Intellectual Property Law and Copyright Laws

A recent Chinese court judgment clarifies the legal criteria for protecting confidential technical information when employees move to competitors. The case examines how enterprises can safeguard proprietary product design parameters, manufacturing tolerances, and structural specifications that provide competitive advantage but may not qualify for patent protection.

国家知識産権局（CNIPA）は「知的財産公共サービス体系の整備強化に関する意見」を発表した。2030年までに、知的財産公共サービス体系を一層充実させ、サービスの精度と実効性を高めるとともに、イノベーション促進効果を十分に発揮し、イノベーション主体や一般市民の満足度を継続的

This article provides a comprehensive overview of significant intellectual property developments in China during August 2026, including amendments to copyright law interpretations, patent and trademark statistics, and landmark legal cases involving copyright infringement and AI-related evidence manipulation. The updates cover regulatory changes by the Supreme People's Court, CNIPA's statistical releases, and notable court decisions that set important precedents for IP enforcement in China's digital economy.