Trust but Verify
There has been a lot of news lately about the U.S. pressuring the Chinese government to enforce intellectual property laws. Well, it looks like things may be changing in China.
China, a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO) since 2001 and a member of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) under the World Intellectual Property Organizaton (WIPO) since 1994, is well known for intellectual property theft. Books, music, technology. Because of this dark history I have generally counseled my clients to limit transfer of valued know-how to China. I understand things can be done cheaper, but I just can't protect them.
However, MarketWatch News is announcing that Pfizer has recently won a patent protection case in China over Viagra. Although I am not yet aware of the specifics, it appears folks like Bill Gates must be pleased.
Will my perceptions of Intellectual Property protection in China soon change? I hope so.
Happy Inventing!
Raymond
China, a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO) since 2001 and a member of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) under the World Intellectual Property Organizaton (WIPO) since 1994, is well known for intellectual property theft. Books, music, technology. Because of this dark history I have generally counseled my clients to limit transfer of valued know-how to China. I understand things can be done cheaper, but I just can't protect them.
However, MarketWatch News is announcing that Pfizer has recently won a patent protection case in China over Viagra. Although I am not yet aware of the specifics, it appears folks like Bill Gates must be pleased.
Will my perceptions of Intellectual Property protection in China soon change? I hope so.
Happy Inventing!
Raymond
posted by Raymond @ 1:36 PM
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