Guidance

Protecting Intellectual Property in China during the COVID-19 Period

China’s intellectual property (IP) system has continued to function over the COVID-19 period.

• From: Foreign & Commonwealth Office and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 3 August 2020

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China’s intellectual property (IP) system has continued to function over the COVID-19 period. While some in-person contact is being avoided, solutions have been widely adopted including online and postal case filings and online trials. However, there are challenges that rights owners may now face as a result of travel restrictions, or not being able to meet administrative deadlines. The China Network Intellectual Property Team have put together a handy guide for UK businesses to protect their IP in China over the Covid-19 period.

Published 3 August 2020