Advancing Interim Injunctions: Battling Online IPR Infringement In China

In response to intellectual property rights (IPR) infringement, many rights holders look to the courts to request the granting of interim injunctions. Indeed, whether in China or in other countries, interim injunctions are usually able to quickly and effectively suspend infringing acts, therefore providing rights holders with a prompt and timely judicial procedural remedy. However, this often involves a balance between the interests of multiple parties, such as the legitimate claims of rights holders, the compliance requirements of platform operators, and the fairness and efficiency of the judiciary.

How to find a common denominator that protects IP rights and maintains the balance of the online ecosystem is an important proposition for the judiciary, rights holders, and platforms to explore and balance their interrelated needs and interests.