Intellectual Property In China Case Study

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China is one of the fastest growing economies in the world today. The country is fast becoming an international hub for technological innovations in diverse sectors. The world’s communication technology industry is expanding exponentially and China has acquired for itself a significant percentage of this emerging market. Increased innovations and new developments within the telecommunications sector have resulted in the manufacture of many gadgets. A number of patents have being acquired by different innovators around the world in line with intellectual property laws. According to Chisum, Ochoa, Ghosh and LaFrance (2011, p. 453), innovations require legal protection. The protection is called for given the increased incidences of corporate espionage and subsequent theft of intellectual property around the world. In light of this, innovators need to be protected by the law to benefit from their creations. A number of patents have been registered in China. In addition, a number of patents registered in other parts of the world are being applied in China. As such, intellectual property rights and laws become important in this country. The current paper is written against this backdrop of intellectual property laws and rights within the context of China. In the paper, the author examines laws on intellectual property in China in relation to international legislations. The paper examines developments in the global communication sector and the contribution made by China to this industry. In addition, the legal framework surrounding intellectual property in the industry is analyzed in the paper. Poltorak and Lerner (2011, p. 154) argue that an expanding global market provides grounds for the strengthening of intellectual property laws. T... ... middle of paper ... ...tions with a prosecutorial mandate. Conclusion The communication industry in China is growing at an exponential rate. China has the advantage of foreign direct investment owing to the low cost of labor in the country. The implication is that there will be a high number of innovations. Such intellectual property requires safeguarding so the actual value can be beneficial to the government and the innovators (Xue & Zhen, 2002, p. 133). In this paper, it has been established that China is indeed taking steps at safeguarding the rights envisioned in intellectual property protection. However, as pointed out there are several shortcomings. Pang (2006, p. 98) insists that a sound intellectual property framework is one that is constantly under review. Therefore the recommendations made will ensure that intellectual property in the communication sector is well protected.

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