How many years is the intellectual property protection period in China? First, patents. The maximum protection period for a patent is 20 years. Since a patent is a type of monopoly right, to encourage new innovations, patents have a maximum protection period. If 20 years have passed since the patent was granted, the patent will be made publicly available and can no longer be renewed for protection. Next, trademarks. Trademarks are special—the initial grant is valid for 10 years, and they can be renewed every 10 years. Therefore, in theory, as long as you renew on time, a trademark can be protected indefinitely. Finally, copyright. If the copyright is owned by a natural person, it is protected for 50 years after the person’s death. If the copyright is owned by a corporation, it is protected for 50 years after the copyright is obtained. I am China lawyer Lyu Qiang. If you like my video, please like, subscribe, and bookmark it.
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