Group 1 - Ningbo is a significant node in the "Maritime Silk Road," with the port expected to handle over 24,500 international vessels by 2025, indicating a high volume of trade activity [1] - From 2023 to 2025, Ningbo courts received 639 foreign-related intellectual property cases, highlighting the city's growing reputation as a preferred venue for international IP disputes [3] - The Ningbo Intermediate People's Court proposed an innovative "legitimate procurement + one-time payment" solution in a software copyright infringement case, balancing the rights of foreign copyright holders and local enterprises [3] Group 2 - The Ningbo court has established a collaborative mechanism with various local departments to address fragmented foreign-related IP protection, signing a memorandum to enhance information sharing and risk management [5] - To prevent passive rights protection, the Ningbo court has extended its judicial services to the pre-dispute stage, serving over 100,000 enterprises with legal risk alerts [5] - Local courts in Ningbo are tailoring legal risk prevention services to specific industries, exemplified by initiatives like "Yao Business Overseas Legal Protection" and regular research mechanisms with business associations [5] Group 3 - The Ningbo court has partnered with local universities to establish a training base for foreign-related legal talent, aiming to cultivate professionals with a comprehensive legal background [5] - Recent reforms have improved the efficiency of foreign-related IP case handling, with a mediation rate of 67.6% in the last three years, and lower appeal rates compared to general IP cases [5]
港城宁波加强涉外知识产权审判 法治护航高水平开放
Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-16 13:55