China has indicted over 44,337 individuals for intellectual property rights (IPR) violations between 2021 and 2023, according to a new white paper from the Supreme People’s Procuratorate (SPP). The report highlights the country’s intensified fight against piracy, counterfeit goods, and corporate espionage. 🔍
Authorities approved arrests of 17,547 suspects linked to 10,600+ IPR cases during this period. Trademark infringement dominated the violations, but copyright cases skyrocketed 140% in 2023 alone, while trade secret breaches surged nearly 97%. 💼📉
Economic powerhouses like China’s eastern coastal regions saw higher IPR case volumes, reflecting how industrialization and innovation drive both growth and legal challenges. 🌊
SPP Deputy Procurator-General Gong Ming emphasized plans to ‘proactively combat crimes harming core technologies’ and protect innovators. The crackdown signals China’s push to foster a business-friendly environment as global tech competition heats up. 🚀
