Guidance

Factsheet on Intellectual Property & 3D Product Design

Intellectual property protection is a key concern for many British designers and design-intensive companies operating in China.

• From: Foreign & Commonwealth Office and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 2 July 2015
• Last updated: 9 April 2021 — See all updates

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Factsheet on Intellectual Property & 3D Product Design

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China is an important manufacturing location for products featuring British design, including by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) producing goods for global export. The fast-growing Chinese economy is also creating new demand for British-designed products. Whether taking advantage of manufacturing expertise or selling to the Chinese consumer, British designers and design-intensive companies should ensure they have considered the intellectual property (IP) risks presented by China. This factsheet is presented together with the Anti-Copying in Design (ACID) business association.

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Published 2 July 2015
Last updated 9 April 2021 + show all updates

1. 9 April 2021

   Updated new version

2. 6 December 2019

   updated Factsheet on Intellectual Property & 3D Product Design

3. 2 July 2015

   First published.