Antitrust Regulation of Intellectual Property Rights in China

Liyang Hou, Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) - KoGuan Law School discusses Antitrust Regulation of Intellectual Property Rights in China.

ABSTRACT: This article reviews the practice of competition agencies, including NDRC, Mofcom and SAIC, and courts in China regarding the application of antitrust law to intellectual property rights related anti-competitive conduct. It covers all the cases and regulations coming out after the adoption of China's Anti-monopoly Law. Although China has progressed considerably in this domain, there are still some imperfections.