Intellectual Property Court of the Supreme People's Court 最高人民法院知识产权法庭

Over seven years, the Supreme People's Court's Intellectual Property Court applied punitive damages totaling 2.05 billion yuan in 58 cases.

The rule of law provides the best business environment. Since the start of the new era, the people's courts have established rules and strengthened protection in response to new issues in high-quality development, safeguarding new quality productive forces. Over seven years, the Intellectual Property Court of the Supreme People's Court has applied punitive damages in 58 cases totaling 2.05 billion yuan, sending a firm signal of full support for innovation. Facing new issues such as infringement arising from generative AI hallucinations, courts have drawn clear boundaries through judgments, balancing development and security. They have also resolutely corrected excessive penalties for minor enterprise violations and unlawful seizures.