What they say

China Daily | Updated: 2019-08-29 07:28

China has high potential to develop geographical indications. In terms of numbers, China has as many GIs as Europe. It also has a wide variety of GI products, both food and handicrafts. More than other IP rights, they may have a big effect on a regional development if certain conditions are met... The significance of GIs resides, therefore, in the fact that it permits regional development where no alternatives may exist.

Guenther Marten, minister counselor of the European Union delegation to China

The advent of 5G will be an important transition in how we use wireless communications and the role it plays in our lives. Qualcomm has been a major contributor to 5G-related standardization, testing and terminal chips. It is working closely with our many Chinese partners to bring 5G into reality in China and to drive innovation in new areas such as connected cars, mobile personal computers and the internet of things... We firmly believe in the IP protection system in China.

Mark Snyder, vice-president and patent counsel of Qualcomm Incorporated

Innovation is the driving force for development. Aux Group has insisted on technological innovation and has continued to expand investment in smart manufacturing. With global economic integration, the Chinese manufacturing industry has more opportunities to develop in overseas markets. We have continued to expand the international market based on our domestic development. The China Intellectual Property Annual Conference will tap into the potential of IP to promote the development of the real economy and help increase the international competitiveness of the Chinese economy.

Zheng Jianjiang, chairman of Aux Group

For multinational companies to protect their IP rights, it's important to have a comprehensive IP strategy in place that reflects and supports your business priorities. The Chinese government is placing more and more emphasis on IP protection. We are grateful for the ever-increasing focus on IP enforcement by the Chinese courts, police and responsible authorities. This is crucially important for the continued development of a business-friendly environment for all companies operating in China.

Robin Lynne Smith, vice-president and general counsel for Lego China and Asia Pacific

To further improve Chinese patents' quality, the most effective way is to start with the quality of filings. Adjusting and standardizing the patent subsidy policies rolled out by local governments can curb abnormal filings. Thus, market players can be guided to shift their attention from the number of filings to the quality. In addition, applicants should fully consider China's patent examination standards when writing their patent specification.