审结54万余件！2024年人民法院知识产权审判质效持续提升

Core Insights - The Supreme People's Court reported that in 2024, nearly 530,000 new intellectual property cases were filed, with over 540,000 cases concluded, indicating a steady increase in case resolution rates and judicial efficiency [1] - The application of punitive damages in civil infringement cases rose by 44.2% year-on-year, with significant cases such as the "new energy vehicle chassis" technology trade secret infringement resulting in damages exceeding 640 million yuan [1] - The courts are intensifying trademark protection efforts, with 24,979 trademark administrative first-instance cases concluded in 2024, targeting malicious registrations and infringement [1] - Copyright protection has been enhanced, with the Beijing Intellectual Property Court resolving nearly 300 copyright infringement cases between two leading companies, involving a total amount of 4.76 billion yuan [1] Intellectual Property Protection - The courts are utilizing litigation preservation and punitive compensation to increase the costs of infringement and illegal activities [1] - The Supreme Court's ruling on the "Wuchang Rice" geographical indication trademark infringement case emphasizes the need to consider various factors in determining violations [1] Future Directions - The Supreme People's Court aims to leverage its intellectual property adjudication functions to support the rapid development of new productive forces and contribute to the construction of a strong intellectual property nation [2]