An Overview of Technology Transfer Including Patent Licences and Know-how Licences in China

摘要

Technology transfer in China is growing, but many uncertainties remain. This article gives an overview of technology transfer in China from both the law and the practice perspective. Two major forms of technology transfer, the patent licence and the know-how licence, are introduced respectively and a comparison is made. Some issues on technology transfer that are faced in practice are considered, a case study and analysis are made and suggestions are given accordingly.