IPR Protection in Customs

Customs protection of intellectual property rights is also known as border protection of intellectual property rights. In September 1994, China began to implement border protection of intellectual property rights. At present, China Customs has established a set of customs clearance documents, import and export inspections, A comprehensive intellectual property enforcement system including detention and investigation, punishment of importers and exporters of offenses, and disposal of infringing goods.

Business description

Customs protection of intellectual property rights refers to measures taken by the customs to prohibit the import and export of goods that infringe intellectual property rights. China Customs protects intellectual property rights related to inbound and outbound goods and protected by the laws and administrative regulations of the People's Republic of China, including exclusive rights to trademarks, copyrights and copyright-related rights, patent rights, exclusive rights to the Olympic logo, and exclusive rights to the World Expo logo right. If the infringing goods are imported and exported in violation of the law, the customs shall confiscate the infringing goods and impose a fine of less than 30% of the value of the goods; if a crime is constituted, criminal liability shall be investigated in accordance with the law.

in China. The filing of customs protection of intellectual property rights refers to the right holders of intellectual property rights, in accordance with the "Regulations on the Customs Protection of Intellectual Property Rights," Formal notification to the General Administration of Customs, so that the customs can take the initiative to implement protection of relevant intellectual property rights in the process of supervision of imported and exported goods. Intellectual property right holders shall apply directly to the General Administration of Customs for the record of customs protection of intellectual property rights.

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