苏州市中院发布知识产权司法保护十大典型案例

Core Insights - The Suzhou Intermediate People's Court held an event focused on "Technology Empowering Industrial Development" and released the 2024 Intellectual Property Judicial Protection Work Report, highlighting achievements in IP protection [1][2] - In 2024, the court received 6,746 new IP cases, a year-on-year increase of 0.23%, and a 15.5% increase compared to 2022, while concluding 6,385 cases, a decrease of 4.9% [1][2] Summary by Categories Intellectual Property Cases - The number of new technical cases received was 1,227, with utility model and invention patent cases accounting for 50.8% [2] - There was a notable increase in cases related to strategic emerging industries such as biomedicine, digital biomarkers, and new materials [2] - Internet platform IP disputes reached 1,935 cases, showcasing diverse types of platforms and various forms of alleged misconduct [2] Case Characteristics - The report indicated an upward trend in the monetary value of civil cases, with 180 cases between 1 million and 3 million yuan (an increase of 11.1%), 42 cases between 3 million and 5 million yuan (an increase of 40%), and 135 cases over 5 million yuan (an increase of 4.7%), with the highest claim reaching 150 million yuan [2] - The report emphasized the emergence of new challenges in IP protection due to new digital business models and the ongoing development of a "three-in-one" trial mechanism for IP cases [1][2] Judicial Initiatives - The Suzhou court selected ten typical cases from 2024 to showcase its innovative practices in IP judicial protection, covering patents, trademarks, and copyrights, and addressing key issues in cutting-edge technology and commercial competition [2] - The establishment of a knowledge property protection guidance station and a one-stop service center in Kunshan High-tech Zone was announced to enhance IP protection for technology-based enterprises [3]