Guidance

Factsheet on Administrative Enforcement of Copyright in China

This factsheet focuses on the administrative enforcement channel.

• From: Foreign & Commonwealth Office and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 17 June 2013
• Last updated: 6 December 2019 — See all updates

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Factsheet on Administrative Enforcement of Copyright in China

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There are four main routes for enforcing copyright in China: administrative enforcement; civil litigation; criminal enforcement; and customs enforcement. This factsheet focuses on the administrative enforcement channel. Administrative enforcement is conducted by an administrative government department as opposed to a law enforcement agency or court. It is available for many (but not all) types of copyright infringement.

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Published 17 June 2013
Last updated 6 December 2019 + show all updates

1. 6 December 2019

   Updated Factsheet on Administrative Enforcement of Copyright in China

2. 17 June 2013

   First published.