• The country’s courts are inundated with intellectual-property cases
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- China’s legal landscape is shifting from a history of copying foreign innovations to a focus on safeguarding domestic intellectual property. Recent reforms have expanded the scope of IP protection, leading to a surge in court filings. The judiciary now handles a record number of cases involving patents, trademarks, and copyrights, reflecting the government’s commitment to enforcing IP rights. Analysts note that this trend signals a strategic pivot to support domestic innovation and attract foreign investment, while also addressing concerns over intellectual‑property disputes that have long plagued the country’s reputation.
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