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Factsheet on Intellectual Property in China

As British companies pursue commercial opportunities in China it is important to identify and mitigate risks, including around intellectual property (IP).

• From: Foreign & Commonwealth Office and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 9 July 2013
• Last updated: 9 April 2021 — See all updates

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Factsheet on Intellectual Property in China

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UK-China trade and investment is expanding rapidly. As British companies pursue commercial opportunities in China it is important to identify and mitigate risks, including around intellectual property (IP). It is possible to protect and enforce IP in China. However, challenges remain and elements of China’s IP system are different to the IP system in the UK and other countries.

Return to the UK-China IP Webpage

Published 9 July 2013
Last updated 9 April 2021 + show all updates

1. 9 April 2021

   Updated new version

2. 6 December 2019

   Updated Factsheet on Intellectual Property in China

3. 18 September 2017

   Updated.

4. 9 July 2013

   First published.