BEIJING - "China plans to set up special service centers in 50 major cities within three years to handle domestic complaints on the infringement of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs)," Chinese Vice Minister of Commerce Jiang Zengwei said.
According to Xinhua News Agency, such centers, which will provide IPRs-related consulting services, will be connected to official websites of departments in charge of IPRs protection.
Zengwei revealed that China is developing an IPRs protection action plan for 2006, which includes tightening laws and regulations, strengthening law enforcement and cracking down on IPRs infringements.
The government will also work on improving the IPRs protection mechanism and enhancing international exchange and cooperation.