Trademark enforcement in the People's Republic of China

摘要

The problems and opportunities for trademark owners to enforce their rights in China, and hence curtail the activities of counterfeiters, are described. Options available include administrative action through the Administration for Industry and Commerce, and the Technical Supervision Bureau. Criminal prosecutions through the People's Procuratorate are possible where the Public Security Bureau is involved. In addition, recent trademark law changes in China allow the People's Courts to order interim injunctions against infringing activity. Particular reference is made to the improving situation since China joined the World Trade Organization.