China: Copyright

This comprehensive overview examines China's evolving intellectual property landscape through recent regulatory developments, international trademark disputes, and cross-border legal frameworks. From new Supreme Court interpretations on punitive damages to trademark registration reforms and global IP protection strategies, the analysis reveals how Chinese enterprises navigate domestic policy shifts while managing overseas IP risks in markets spanning Brazil, Argentina, Indonesia, and beyond.

최근,베이징시 하이뎬구 시장감독관리국은 2026년 중관춘 포럼헤서 <<인공지능 신약 연구개발 산업의 지식재산권 보호 가이드라인>>을 발표하였다.

China's Supreme People's Court has released seven guiding cases that establish new precedents for intellectual property protection, addressing critical issues from trade secret theft through employee poaching to malicious patent litigation. These landmark rulings introduce detailed enforcement mechanisms, clarify liability standards for online seed sales platforms, and strengthen remedies for copyright holders facing evidence obstruction.

Obtaining trademark protection in China can be challenging, especially for three-dimensional shapes, packaging, or product designs. When trademark or design registration proves difficult or impossible, copyright registration with the Copyright Protection Center of China offers a strategic alternative with practical enforcement advantages.

生成式人工智能技术的迅猛发展正深刻改变内容创作与传播方式，但当用户利用AI平台生成与他人作品高度相似的内容时，提供技术服务的平台是ࡪ

AFD China's May 2026 newsletter covers significant developments in Chinese intellectual property law, including new judicial interpretations on punitive damages, typical cases in patent and trademark protection, and detailed analysis of Supreme Court rulings on patent infringement disputes. The newsletter also highlights AFD China's recognition as a recommended reputable IP firm and its awards in technology, IP transactions, and portfolio management.

On March 28, 2026, Chinese singer Shan Yichun performed Li Ronghao's original song "Li Bai" without authorization at her Shenzhen concert, triggering a copyright dispute.

美国专利商标局（USPTO）于3月11日晚些时候发布了一份备忘录...

행위자가 침해를 알면서도 개선을 게을리하고 침해가 지속되는 것을 방치하는 경우, 이는 징벌적 손해배상의 "고의" 요건에 부합한다.