An Introduction to the Third Amendment to the PRC Copyright Law

January 07, 2021 | BY

Susan Mok

Cindy Shuqi Zhen of Wan Hui Da Intellectual Property discusses the impact of the Third Amendment to the PRC Copyright Law, which represents the latest effort to enhance the protection of intellectual property in China

At the 23rd meeting of the Standing Committee of the 13th National People's Congress, the Decision on Amending the PRC Copyright Law (the Amendment) (关于修改〈中华人民共和国著作权法〉的决定) was passed. The revised PRC Copyright Law (中华人民共和国著作权法) has 6 chapters and 67 articles, and will come into force on June 1, 2021. The Amendment represents the first comprehensive revision of the Copyright Law since 2001.

As society in China has developed, new problems have emerged in the field of copyright protection…

Background to the Amendment

This premium content is reserved for
China Law & Practice Subscribers.

  • A database of over 3,000 essential documents including key PRC legislation translated into English
  • A choice of newsletters to alert you to changes affecting your business including sector specific updates
  • Premium access to the mobile optimized site for timely analysis that guides you through China's ever-changing business environment
For enterprise-wide or corporate enquiries, please contact our experienced Sales Professionals at +44 (0)203 868 7546 or [email protected]