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China and EU look to address IP issues
Thursday, 6 November 2003China and the European Union have agreed to hold detailed talks on a more frequent basis regarding the problems caused by Chinese violations of intellectual property rights.
The two parties are aiming to launch a structured dialogue relating to methods that might be employed to combat infringements of patents, copyrights and trademarks.
European businesses are thought to be particularly concerned that Chinese implementation of intellectual property law is lagging far behind that of other World Trade Organisation members.
Piracy undermines consumer confidence, hinders research and development and can, in some cases, pose threats to the safety and lives of people, the European Commission said in a statement. EU right-holders are facing important losses of income and of reputation, and rampant piracy in China is also preventing the development of Chinese brands.
The EU statement also describes piracy in China as rampant, and says that it is harming the income and reputation of EU rights-holders, and preventing the development of Chinese brands.
No details have yet been provided as to how often the two sides will meet, or what level of officials or business representatives will take part in the talks.
The two parties are aiming to launch a structured dialogue relating to methods that might be employed to combat infringements of patents, copyrights and trademarks.
European businesses are thought to be particularly concerned that Chinese implementation of intellectual property law is lagging far behind that of other World Trade Organisation members.
Piracy undermines consumer confidence, hinders research and development and can, in some cases, pose threats to the safety and lives of people, the European Commission said in a statement. EU right-holders are facing important losses of income and of reputation, and rampant piracy in China is also preventing the development of Chinese brands.
The EU statement also describes piracy in China as rampant, and says that it is harming the income and reputation of EU rights-holders, and preventing the development of Chinese brands.
No details have yet been provided as to how often the two sides will meet, or what level of officials or business representatives will take part in the talks.