Guidance

Administrative Enforcement of IP in China

Guidance for British companies seeking administrative enforcement against IP infringements in China

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 13 November 2023

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Administrative Enforcement of IP in China

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In China, administrative authorities are often the first port of call for IP rights holders in cases of relatively straight forward infringement. This is because administrative complaints tend to be resolved more quickly than civil litigation and involve lower documentary and evidentiary requirements for complainants.

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Published 13 November 2023