Protection of Intellectual Property in the P.R.C.: Progress, Problems, and Proposals

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PROTECTION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY IN THE P.R.C.: PROGRESS, PROBLEMS, AND PROPOSALS Jianyang Yut I. II. III. IV . TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Recent Developments A . Legislation 1. Patents 2. Trademarks 3. Copyrights 4. Trade Secrets 5. Administrative Protections for Intellectual Property Rights B. Enforcem ent C. Other Developments Problems and Challenges A. Problems in Intellectual Property Laws Including Inconsistencies in Coordination 1. Intellectual Property Laws and Regulations .. 2. Coordination B. Effective Enforcement 1. Tests in Determining Infringement 2. Infringement Remedies 3. Education and Training Conclusion I. INTRODUCTION The People's Republic of China ( P.R.C. ) has witnessed significant progress in the last two years. Since Mr. Deng Xiao- ping's speeches in Southern China in early 1992, which called for further reform and an open-door policy, the economy has been t Partner, Liu, Shen & Associates, A0601, Hubin Building, No. 8, Beichen Dong Street, Chao Yang District Beijing, 100101, People's Republic of China; B.S., Zhejiang University (1982); LL.M., University of Michigan (1987).