China’s Latest Laws and Regulations in January 2013 (II)

VI. Thirteen Departments Jointly Issued Opinions on the Protection of the Rights and Interests of the Inventors of Service Inventions.

On January 1, 2013, thirteen departments, including the State Intellectual Property Office, the Ministry of Education, and the Ministry of Science and Technology jointly published the Several Opinions on Further Improving the Protection of the Rights and Interests of Inventors of Service Inventions to Promote the Implementation of Intellectual Property (the “Opinions”). The Opinions aim to protect the legal rights and interests of the inventors of the service inventions, particularly in state-owned enterprises, public institutions, and army units.

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Introduction to China Internet Information Supervision System

By You Yunting

According to Progress in China’s Human Rights issued by the Information Office of State Council PRC, the speech freedom of Chinese netizens is protected by law and they could express their opinions in whatever the way they choose. By the end of 2009, China has more than 384 million netizens and the popularity of Internet has been more than 28.9% which are both above the average standard in the world. Moreover, the website established in China has been more than 3.23 million, BBS of more than 1 million and the blog user of more than 220 million. By the sampled statistics, the information sent by local people each day through BBS, news comment or blog are more than 3 million and 66% more netizens will comment on the Internet, participate in the topic discussion, express their opinions or make appeal for their interests.

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