Chinese Law Series, Vol. 21
Chinese Intellectual Property Law: Selected Statutes, Regulations, and International Treaties
Robert H. Hu, Professor of Law
Director of Sarita Kenedy East Law Library (2005-2021)
St. Mary’s University School of Law
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Access the essential foundations of Chinese intellectual property law with key statutes, regulations, and treaties together in one authoritative, bilingual volume.
A Complete, Structured Approach to Chinese Intellectual Property Law
For legal researchers, academic libraries, and practitioners working across jurisdictions.
Gain direct access to the most important Chinese intellectual property laws in one place. This volume brings together verified Chinese and English versions of key statutes, regulations, and international treaties, eliminating the need to search across fragmented and difficult-to-access sources.
No other resource brings this material together in a single volume. This book stands apart as the only comprehensive bilingual collection of Chinese intellectual property law, allowing users to confidently reference, compare, and verify legal texts within a single, authoritative source.
As China continues to play a central role in global innovation and commerce, understanding its IP framework is critical. This volume provides direct access to the legal foundations of that system in a format designed for practical use, presenting each document in its official Chinese text alongside its English translation to support reliable, cross-border research without the need to navigate multiple sources.
No Comparable Resource for Chinese Intellectual Property Law
All-in-One Source
Eliminates the inefficiency of piecing together fragmented sources from multiple platforms and resources.
Bilingual Authority
Dual-language presentation in both English and Chinese ensures precise interpretation and accessibility.
Versatile Utility
Equally valuable for scholars, attorneys, and librarians navigating cross-border legal environments.
Built for Researchers Across Every Jurisdiction
For Researchers in the United States
For U.S.-based scholars, attorneys, and institutions, one of the biggest challenges in working with Chinese intellectual property law is access, both in terms of language and reliability.
By consolidating primary legal materials into one accessible source, the book allows U.S. users to move beyond surface-level understanding and engage directly with the law itself, improving both accuracy and efficiency in research and practice.
For Researchers in China
For Chinese scholars and legal professionals, this volume offers a uniquely structured and internationally accessible presentation of domestic law. By pairing official Chinese texts with English translations, it enables researchers to engage more effectively with global audiences, whether publishing, teaching, or collaborating across borders.
It also provides a consolidated reference point for key IP laws and regulations currently in force, making it easier to navigate the broader legal framework without relying on multiple government or institutional sources. For those involved in comparative law or international IP discourse, this resource helps position Chinese law within a global legal conversation while maintaining fidelity to the original legal texts.
For Other International Researchers
For researchers in other jurisdictions, this book serves as a critical bridge into one of the world’s most important and complex intellectual property systems. Whether in Europe, Asia-Pacific, or other regions, professionals often face the dual challenge of language barriers and fragmented access to Chinese legal materials.
This book supports clearer comparative analysis and more informed decision-making when engaging with China’s legal environment.
Side-by-Side Dual Language Access
This volume delivers true bilingual authority in a single, unified resource. Each document is presented in its official Chinese version alongside a carefully prepared English translation, allowing users to work with confidence across languages and jurisdictions.
This dual-language format not only ensures accuracy and transparency, but also removes one of the most significant barriers to engaging with Chinese law. Researchers no longer need to rely on secondary summaries or unofficial translations; they can work directly with the law as it is written.
Concise commentary and source references are included to guide interpretation, but the emphasis remains where it belongs: on the law itself.
Side-By-Side Dual Language Access
This volume delivers true bilingual authority in a single, unified resource. Each document is presented in its official Chinese version alongside a carefully prepared English translation, allowing users to work with confidence across languages and jurisdictions.
This dual-language format not only ensures accuracy and transparency, but also removes one of the most significant barriers to engaging with Chinese law. Researchers no longer need to rely on secondary summaries or unofficial translations, they can work directly with the law as it is written.
Concise commentary and source references are included to guide interpretation, but the emphasis remains where it belongs: on the law itself.
Solving Real Research Challenges
Designed to help you work faster, verify more accurately, and stay current with evolving law.
Move from confusion to clarity with a unified, bilingual solution that streamlines research, reduces risk, and delivers trusted legal insight.
The Current Landscape
- Critical legal information scattered across unreliable, disconnected sources
- Significant language barriers for global practitioners
- Lack of context regarding Chinese historical legal trends
- Uncertainty regarding unofficial translations
The Volume Solution
- Consolidation: A single, reliable, and verifiable source for essential materials
- Accessibility: Bilingual texts that eliminate language obstacles
- Efficiency: Immediate access to the most relevant laws
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Take a Deeper Look into This Indispensable Resource
At its core, Chinese Intellectual Property Law: Selected Statutes, Regulations, and International Treaties brings together the most essential legal materials currently governing Chinese intellectual property law, carefully selecting 22 foundational texts that define the modern framework. It also integrates the key international treaties that underpin and influence China’s legal system, including major agreements such as TRIPS and WIPO treaties. By placing these alongside domestic statutes and regulations, the book allows users to immediately see how China’s IP framework aligns with global standards and obligations.
Chronology of
Major Events
Trace the evolution of Chinese intellectual property law through a detailed chronology of key historical events.
Part I:
Copyright Law
Find the full framework of Chinese copyright law, alongside key regulations and international agreements.
Part II:
Patent Law
Support comprehensive patent law research with direct access to the full lifecycle of Chinese patents.
Part III:
Trademark Law
Examine the systems governing trademark registration, use, and enforcement in China for in-depth research.
Part IV: Trade Secrets and Unfair Competition
Investigate the rules of defining fair competition, including trade secret protection and deceptive practices.
Part V:
New Plants Variety
Understand how Chinese law defines and protects new plant varieties, with a focus on breeder protections and ownership rights.
Part VI:
Customs Protection
Analyze the role of Chinese customs in protecting intellectual property, highlighting monitoring and detaining procedures.
Part VII:
Criminal Provisions
Review the criminal penalties associated with intellectual property infringement in China.
Part VIII:
International Agreements
Navigate the complex international agreements that influence China's intellectual property law.
Robert H. Hu
Professor of Law
Backed by Rich Expertise & Trusted Insight
The strength of this volume is grounded in the extensive experience and subject-matter expertise of its author, Professor Robert H. Hu. A tenured Professor of Law at St. Mary’s University School of Law and former Director of one of the nation’s leading academic law libraries, Professor Hu brings decades of combined experience in legal scholarship, research, and information curation.
His academic and professional background uniquely positions him at the intersection of Chinese law and U.S. legal research. Educated in both China and the United States, and having spent years teaching and writing in the field of intellectual property and international law, Professor Hu offers a perspective that is both globally informed and deeply rooted in the source material.
In addition to this volume, he has authored multiple respected works on Chinese intellectual property law, further establishing his reputation as a leading authority in the field. His long-standing engagement with Chinese legal systems, combined with his expertise in legal research and librarianship, ensures that this collection is not only comprehensive, but also thoughtfully curated, accurate, and highly usable.
Together, this depth of knowledge and practical experience gives readers confidence that they are working with a resource built on authority, precision, and a clear understanding of how legal information is accessed and applied in real-world contexts.
Robert H. Hu
Professor of Law
Backed by Rich Expertise & Trusted Insight
The strength of this volume is grounded in the extensive experience and subject-matter expertise of its author, Professor Robert H. Hu. A tenured Professor of Law at St. Mary’s University School of Law and former Director of one of the nation’s leading academic law libraries, Professor Hu brings decades of combined experience in legal scholarship, research, and information curation.
His academic and professional background uniquely positions him at the intersection of Chinese law and U.S. legal research. Educated in both China and the United States, and having spent years teaching and writing in the field of intellectual property and international law, Professor Hu offers a perspective that is both globally informed and deeply rooted in the source material.
In addition to this volume, he has authored multiple respected works on Chinese intellectual property law, further establishing his reputation as a leading authority in the field. His long-standing engagement with Chinese legal systems, combined with his expertise in legal research and librarianship, ensures that this collection is not only comprehensive, but also thoughtfully curated, accurate, and highly usable.
Together, this depth of knowledge and practical experience gives readers confidence that they are working with a resource built on authority, precision, and a clear understanding of how legal information is accessed and applied in real-world contexts.
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Chinese Intellectual Property Law: Selected Statutes, Regulations, and International Treaties
CHINESE LAW SERIES, VOLUME 21
Author: Robert H. Hu
Item #: 1007643
ISBN: 9780837743455
Pages: 562
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Published: Getzville; William S. Hein & Co., Inc.; 2026
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