Satisfaction in China's intellectual property protection has steadily improved, according to a report released by the National Intellectual Property Administration at a recent news conference.
Commissioned by NIPA, the report surveyed rights owners, professionals and the public for their opinions on China's IP protection in four major aspects in 2019. The areas cover laws and protective policies, law enforcement, management and services, and publicity and education.
Results showed that the country scored 78.98 out of 100 in terms of overall IP satisfaction last year, up 2.1 points from 2018. Satisfaction in all four aspects has improved with the highest score in laws and protective policies. Among the respondents, rights owners were the most satisfied.
"The report demonstrated the country's efforts in IP protection earned wide recognition last year," said Zhang Zhicheng, head of the intellectual property protection department of NIPA.
These achievements can be attributed to revised regulations, expanded protection, more efficient IP examination and more effective law enforcement, Zhang said.
The report also reflected problems in IP protection in China's eastern and central regions that need to be enhanced.
In provinces and cities which gather massive high-tech enterprises and talents, such as Beijing and Guangdong, people had higher expectations for IP protection.
Most people surveyed expressed hopes of further crackdowns on infringements and an increase in the efficiency and amount of compensation for infringement damages. In response, Zhang said NIPA will continue its commitment to step up IP protection by strengthening law enforcement and taking targeted measures based on the survey's results.
Source: China Daily
