The most important things you can do to protect your IP rights in China are: Stick to your normal business instincts Do as much as you can to prevent infringements in the first place - prevention is better than the cure Assess the risks of the market and make preparations Take self-help measures to protect your IP Make sure everyone in your business values its IP, including you Register your IP rights Create good relationships with organisations that can help you Consider mediation before defensive action Once beyond mediation, civil litigation has a much more potent deterrent effect than administrative enforcement