最高法：“高精尖”技术领域案件最高赔偿额超过1亿

Core Insights - The Supreme People's Court of China has reported on the operation of the national-level intellectual property (IP) appeal mechanism after seven years, highlighting a significant increase in cases related to "high-tech" sectors and strategic emerging industries [1] - There has been a notable rise in the number and amount of high compensation cases, particularly in trade secret and patent infringement, with several cases exceeding 100 million yuan [1] Group 1: Case Statistics - The number of high compensation cases has increased, with three cases exceeding 100 million yuan and at least 33 cases exceeding 10 million yuan [1] - In 2025, punitive damages were applied in 30 cases, totaling 1.13 billion yuan, averaging about 38 million yuan per case [1] - In 32 cases, high compensation amounts over 10 million yuan were determined, totaling 2.54 billion yuan, averaging nearly 80 million yuan per case [1] Group 2: Legal Framework and Principles - Intellectual property has both property and public policy attributes, necessitating a balance between strict protection and public interest [2] - Higher compensation is warranted for cases with high innovation levels and significant infringement harm, while lower compensation may be appropriate for cases with moderate innovation and minor infringement [2] - Most cases currently have compensation amounts below one million yuan, indicating a disparity in compensation levels [2]