Laws of the People ' S Republic of China on Industrial and Intellectual Property
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چکیده
The recent growth in trade between the People's Republic of China and the Western nations has focused attention on the need to better understand China's social system in order to avoid some of the problems caused when trade occurs between radically different cultures. One potential problem area for Sino-Western traders is the paucity of protection China affords inventions, trademarks, and literary and artistic creations. As discussed below, China does not now grant patent, copyright, or trademark protection comparable to that existing in Western nations. Nevertheless, China remains a constantly fluctuating society, and it is possible that its protection for industrial and intellectual property will be increased in the future. This paper presents an analysis of the attitude within China toward industrial and intellectual property. We begin with a brief discussion of the theoretical basis for China's position, as found in the writings of Karl Marx. Then the evolution of Chinese legislation on patents, trademarks, and copyright is examined, with emphasis upon the manner in which China's antielitist ideology has been given more and more explicit expression in this legislation over the years. An attempt is also made to identify potential problems Western traders will face in each area, and to present suggestions by Chinese observers for minimizing those problems.
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