Guidance

Factsheet on Intellectual Property & Film in China

Intellectual property protection is an important element of cross-border collaboration in the film industry.

• From: Foreign & Commonwealth Office and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 14 April 2016
• Last updated: 29 July 2019 — See all updates

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Factsheet on Intellectual Property & Film in China

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Increasing UK-China film cooperation is offering British films access to revenue streams in the Chinese market through a variety of business models. The Chinese intellectual property (IP) system has developed rapidly over the past 30 years. But a number of differences remain between international norms and the structures of the Chinese film industry and IP system. It is important for British companies to be aware of these differences and to prepare accordingly.

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Published 14 April 2016
Last updated 29 July 2019 + show all updates

1. 29 July 2019

   Updated PDF

2. 14 April 2016

   First published.