What does the legal system of intellectual property generally include?
Catalogue of Regulations on Customs Protection of Intellectual Property Rights in People's Republic of China (PRC) Chapter I General Provisions Chapter II Preparation Chapter III Application Chapter IV Investigation and Handling Chapter V Legal Liability Chapter VI Supplementary Provisions Chapter I General Provisions Article 1 These Regulations are formulated in accordance with the relevant laws of People's Republic of China (PRC) in order to implement customs protection of intellectual property rights, promote foreign economic and trade, scientific and technological cultural exchanges, and safeguard public interests. Article 2 These Regulations shall apply to the intellectual property rights related to inbound and outbound goods protected by laws and administrative regulations of People's Republic of China (PRC), including the exclusive right to use trademarks, copyrights and patents. Article 3 Goods that infringe the intellectual property rights protected by laws and administrative regulations of People's Republic of China (PRC) (hereinafter referred to as infringing goods) are prohibited from import and export. Article 4 People's Republic of China (PRC) Customs protects intellectual property rights related to inbound and outbound goods, and exercises relevant powers as stipulated in the Customs Law of People's Republic of China (PRC). Article 5 The consignee of import goods or the consignor of export goods and their agents (hereinafter referred to as consignor) shall truthfully declare the intellectual property rights related to import and export goods to the customs and submit relevant documents. Article 6 Where an intellectual property right holder and his agent (hereinafter referred to as the intellectual property right holder) request the Customs to protect their intellectual property rights related to inbound and outbound goods, they shall file their intellectual property rights with the Customs, and apply to the Customs for protective measures when they think it necessary. Article 7 When implementing intellectual property protection, the customs shall keep the business secrets of the parties concerned. Return to Chapter II for Filing Article 8 Where an intellectual property right holder applies for customs protection of intellectual property rights for filing, he shall submit a written application to the General Administration of Customs. The application shall include the following contents: (1) the name, place of registration or nationality, domicile, legal representative and main business place of the intellectual property right holder; (2) The registration number, contents and expiration date of a registered trademark, the number, contents and expiration date of a patent authorization, or the contents related to copyright; (3) the name and origin of the goods related to intellectual property rights; (4) Persons authorized or licensed to use intellectual property rights; (5) Information on the main entry and exit customs, importers and exporters, main features and normal prices of goods related to intellectual property rights; (6) Manufacturers, importers and exporters, main entry and exit customs, main features and prices of the known infringing goods; (7) Other information deemed necessary by the General Administration of Customs. When submitting a written application, the following documents shall be attached: (1) a copy of the identity certificate or registration certificate of the intellectual property right holder or a copy certified by the registration authority; (2) A copy of the registration certificate of the registered trademark, a copy of the announcement of the Trademark Office approving the transfer of the registered trademark or a copy of the license contract for the use of the registered trademark; Or a copy of the patent certificate, a copy of the patent transfer contract registered and announced by the Patent Office, and a copy of the patent licensing contract; Or copyright documents or evidence; (3) Other documents deemed necessary by the General Administration of Customs. Article 9 The General Administration of Customs shall, within 30 days from the date of receiving all the application documents, notify the applicant whether to approve the filing. If the General Administration of Customs approves the filing, it shall issue a certificate of filing for customs protection of intellectual property rights; If it is not filed, it shall explain the reasons. Article 10 The filing for customs protection of intellectual property rights shall take effect as of the date of approval by the General Administration of Customs, with a validity period of 7 years. On the premise that the intellectual property right is valid, the intellectual property right holder may apply to the General Administration of Customs for renewal of the filing within 6 months before the expiration of the validity period of the filing of intellectual property protection.