China's Developing Patent Protection Landscape: An Interview With Chuanhong Long From CCPIT

In the first of a three-part series, Managing IP sat down with Chuanhong Long, president of CCPIT Patent and Trademark Law Office, to discuss the latest crucial developments in China's IP landscape, this time analysing China's evolving approach to IP infringement litigation

MIP: How has China's approach to IP infringement litigation evolved in recent years?

CCPIT: In the past, China was frequently perceived as a hotspot for IP infringements, but recently, China has taken extensive steps to improve IP protection and enforcement. These steps include:

A comprehensive upgrade of China's IP laws, including the Trademark Law, Anti-Unfair Competition Law (Trade Secrets), Patent Law, Copyright Law, and Seed Law. These amendments have not only increased the statutory compensation cap to 5 million RMB (about $700,000 USD) but also introduced punitive damages up to five times the initial compensation. In addition, the reforms have eased the burden of proof on the