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Symbolic IPR Enforcement and Bonfire of the Vanities

Zhang Jiawei reported for the China Daily about China’s efforts to destroy pirated goods and raise awareness among the public. China destroyed 36 million copies of pirated and illegal publications in 31 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities, the Guangming Daily … Continue reading

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Why China Should Stop Burning Books In The Name of Intellectual Property Protection

Especially after the US filed formal complaints against China at the WTO in repect to China’s IPR protection and enforcement and China’s market access, April 10th, China wants to show that it is serious about protecting and enforcing IPR. That … Continue reading

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