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ARTICLE · 04 SEPTEMBER 2026

Rouse - 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 Supreme People's Court has published comprehensive judicial data for the first half of 2026, revealing significant trends in IP litigation and dispute resolution. Major court decisions include the SPC's dismissal of Pinduoduo's retrial petition in the miHoYo unfair competition case and a landmark RMB 10.3 million damages award against

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China’s 15th Five-Year IP Plan boosts protection, commercialisation; courts strengthen enforcement.

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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