Shanghai verdicts may become benchmark

Nearly 13 percent of the more than 7,400 disputes received by the Shanghai Intellectual Property Court since it was established in 2015 involved at least one party from overseas, including Fortune 500 companies and international brand owners.

The court said the trials and final verdicts in such cases involving parties from 29 countries and regions had gained widespread social attention and may become the benchmark in their respective industries.

Chen Yajuan, president of the court, said that with economic globalization, international trade facilitation and the popularity of the internet economy, the infringement and protection of IP rights have become "more international than ever".