最高法发布互联网法院案件管辖规定 新增四类网络案件由互联网法院集中管辖

Core Viewpoint - The Supreme People's Court has announced new regulations to enhance the jurisdiction of internet courts, effective from November 1, 2025, aiming to improve judicial efficiency and support the healthy development of the digital economy [1]. Summary by Sections New Jurisdictional Additions - Four new categories of internet-related cases have been added to the jurisdiction of internet courts, including disputes over "network data ownership, infringement, and contract," "personal information protection and privacy disputes," "virtual property ownership, infringement, and contract disputes," and "unfair competition disputes" [2]. Removal of Certain Cases - Certain cases have been removed from the jurisdiction of internet courts, such as financial loan disputes completed online, copyright disputes related to online publications, product liability disputes from e-commerce purchases, and traditional network infringement cases [3]. Retained Jurisdiction - Four categories of cases will continue to be handled by internet courts, including disputes over "domain name ownership, infringement, and contracts," "e-commerce contract disputes," "network service contract disputes," and "public interest litigation cases initiated by procuratorial organs" [4]. Adjustments to Administrative and International Cases - The jurisdiction of internet courts has been adjusted to include administrative cases related to network data regulation and personal information protection, as well as international cases involving network data disputes and virtual property disputes, enhancing the court's role in global network governance [5].