Games Without Frontiers: The Increasing Importance of Intellectual Property Rights in the People’s Republic of China

22 Wake Forest J. Bus. & Intell. Prop. L. 43

Intellectual property (“IP”) protection in China has been murky and
amorphous. The country is currently enjoying a historic era with
significant infrastructure and investment projects occurring as the
Chinese consumer society substantially expands. These simultaneous
trends require that China commit to the securitization and protection of
IP rights to sustain its rapid economic growth. The country has
delivered statements purporting commitment to do better and support
IP rights, but the actions of the Chinese government around IP rights
tell a different story. China’s ultimate decision in this area will
determine the trajectory of the country’s future and position on the
world stage regarding intellectual property rights (“IPR”).