Network copyright protection in China

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This book examines network copyright protection in China through legislative, judicial, and administrative lenses. The first part outlines the legislative framework, detailing the history and procedures of copyright law, focusing on key aspects such as the information network communication right, technical protection measures (TPM), electronic rights management information (ERMI), limitations on copyright protection, liability of Internet Service Providers (ISPs), and criminal protections for network copyright. The second part discusses China's court system, particularly the Intellectual Property Court, and judicial processes for network copyright infringement cases. It covers the unification of referee standards, trial logic for ISP infringement, mediation systems, and challenges faced in judicial trials. The third part delves into administrative protection, highlighting the roles of various administrative bodies, the interplay between administrative and judicial enforcement, and the status of copyright collective organizations in China. Finally, the fourth part analyzes factors affecting network copyright protection, including cultural and political influences, such as collectivism and political control, as well as economic and technological factors like the dynamics between the copyright and publishing industries. It also considers the impact of international relations and treaties, particularly the relationship between