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ARTICLE · 28 SEPTEMBER 2026

News & Cases From China: July 2026

China's State Council has released its 15th Five-Year Plan for Intellectual Property Protection and Utilisation, setting ambitious targets for IP development through 2030. The plan establishes comprehensive goals across protection, utilisation, administration, and international cooperation, while the Supreme People's Court has issued significant rulings in high-profile trademark infringement cases involving major brands and released judicial statistics showing evolving trends in IP litigation.

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State Council Issues 15th Five-Year Plan for Intellectual Property Protection and Utilisation

Date: 31 July 2026

The Plan sets out the targets, key tasks, and special initiatives for intellectual property work during the 15th Five-Year Plan period. The principal contents are summarised below:

Development Targets. The Plan establishes phased development targets. By 2030, China’s overall intellectual property strength and international competitiveness will be further enhanced, and decisive progress will be achieved in building China into a strong intellectual property powerhouse. The Plan also sets out the following indicative targets for intellectual property development during the 15th Five-Year Plan period:

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