I. Importance of Customs Intellectual Property Protection
Intellectual property rights are an important embodiment of innovation achievements and an important driving force for economic development. However, with the continuous development of international trade, the infringement of intellectual property rights is also increasing. As the first line of defense of import and export supervision, customs plays a vital role in cracking down on intellectual property infringement and protecting the legitimate rights and interests of intellectual property rights holders.
Two. Customs intellectual property protection measures
Customs has taken a series of measures in intellectual property protection, including strengthening supervision, establishing information sharing mechanism and launching special actions. By strengthening the inspection of import and export goods, the customs can detect and stop the import and export of infringing goods in time. At the same time, the Customs has also actively established an information sharing mechanism with intellectual property rights holders and relevant law enforcement departments, strengthened cooperation, and formed a joint force to combat intellectual property infringement.
Third, the effect of customs intellectual property protection.
Customs has made remarkable achievements in intellectual property protection. By strengthening supervision and law enforcement, the customs successfully seized a large number of infringing goods, effectively safeguarding the market order and the legitimate rights and interests of intellectual property rights holders. At the same time, the customs also actively carried out publicity and education activities to raise public awareness and attention to intellectual property protection.
To sum up:
Customs intellectual property protection is an important task for customs to supervise and protect the import and export of goods involving intellectual property rights. By strengthening supervision, establishing information sharing mechanism and carrying out special actions, customs can effectively crack down on intellectual property infringement, protect the legitimate rights and interests of intellectual property rights holders and maintain market order. At the same time, the Customs also actively carried out publicity and education activities to raise the public's awareness and attention to intellectual property protection and create a good environment for promoting economic development and innovation.
Legal basis:
People's Republic of China (PRC) Customs Law
Article 44 provides that:
The customs shall, in accordance with the provisions of laws and administrative regulations, protect intellectual property rights related to inbound and outbound goods.
Regulations of People's Republic of China (PRC) Municipality on Customs Protection of Intellectual Property Rights
Article 2 provides that:
The term "customs protection of intellectual property rights" as mentioned in these Regulations refers to the protection of trademark exclusive right, copyright and copyright-related rights and patents related to import and export goods and protected by laws and administrative regulations of People's Republic of China (PRC).
Measures for the Implementation of Intellectual Property Protection of People's Republic of China (PRC) Customs
Article 3 provides that:
The customs shall protect intellectual property rights in accordance with the Customs Law and the Regulations on Customs Protection of Intellectual Property Rights, and exercise the relevant powers stipulated in the Regulations on Customs Protection of Intellectual Property Rights.