WTO issues ruling on the US v China IP dispute: who is the winner?

摘要

On January 26, 2009, the World Trade Organization (WTO) issued a panel report in a case brought by the United States challenging China's enforcement of intellectual property rights. While the case has been typically depicted as a victory for the US, China expressed their 'regret' towards part of the ruling, and responded by maintaining that China has been in compliance with its WTO obligations. China's deep-seated never-say-die attitude suggests that China does not see itself as a loser of the landmark lawsuit. Now the question arises: who is the real winner?