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Nature 438, 420-421 (24 November 2005) | doi:10.1038/438420a; Published online 23 November 2005
Property rights go East
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China's approach to patents is undergoing a sharp transition, as David Cyranoski reports.
A stroll through the streets of Beijing or Shanghai, past the arrays of knock-off DVDs and Rolex watches on sale, gives many visitors a simple view of patent protection in China: they think there isn't any.But behind the scenes, China is rapidly developing a strong, if unsung, commitment to intellectual property, according to a growing number of specialists in the field.
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