Guidance

Factsheet on Intellectual Property & Architecture in China

IP protection for architectural designs in China most commonly relies on copyright and related rights.

• From: Foreign & Commonwealth Office and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 5 September 2014
• Last updated: 6 December 2019 — See all updates

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Factsheet on Intellectual Property & Architecture in China

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The fast-growing Chinese economy – including rapid urbanisation – offers opportunities for British architectural design expertise. But the Chinese architecture industry also features several sources of intellectual property (IP) risk. Identifying and mitigating these risks can be an important element of succeeding in the Chinese market.

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Published 5 September 2014
Last updated 6 December 2019 + show all updates

1. 6 December 2019

   Updated Factsheet on Intellectual Property & Architecture in China

2. 5 September 2014

   First published.