The Interpretation on Several Issues concerning the Specific Application of Law in Handling Criminal Cases of Intellectual Property Infringement (II) were promulgated in 2007 and entered into force on 5 Apr. 2007.

There are 7 articles in total, which aim to provide procuratorates and courts nationwide with a unified law application standard in handling criminal cases of intellectual property infringement.

The key points are as follows:

1.How to determine the crime of copyright infringement;

2.How to determine the crime of trade secret infringement;

3.In criminal proceedings, the parties, defenders, agents ad litem or third parties may apply in writing to take confidentiality measures for evidence and materials related to trade secrets or other business information that needs to be kept confidential.

4.If the victim has evidence to prove the crime of intellectual property infringement, he/she can file a criminal case with the court directly.