Year's important IPR events

Release and implementation of the Outline of the National Intellectual Property Strategy issued by the State Council of China.

Amendment to the nation's Patent Law for the third time.

"Shanzhai" copycat phenomenon sparked a public controversy in the intellectual property sector.

Huawei Technologies, China's leading telecommunications equipment manufacturer, was ranked No 1 in the world for the first time for number of Patent Cooperation Treaty patent applications.

Microsoft's "black screen" that gained widespread attention after one of its updates turned computer screens black on those using pirated Windows software.

The 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and Paralympic Games success in protecting Olympic intellectual property rights.

Launch of the Shenzhou VII spacecraft using China's intellectual property in its technology.

Karaoke copyright litigation that demanded karaoke bars pay compensation for using music and videos without authorization.

Final report by an expert panel on a US-China dispute over intellectual property rights that is expected to influence the WTO in dispute resolution.

Shenzhen Netcca Group Co Ltd victory in a patent infringement case against US firm PNY Technologies.