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In the Shadow of the China–Australia FTA Negotiations: What Australian Business Thinks about IP

Anne Leahy, University of Melbourne
Donald McClaren, University of Melbourne
David Morgan, Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Kimberlee G. Weatherall, University of Queensland, Australia
Elizabeth Webster, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research, University of Melbourne
Jongsay Yong, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research, University of Melbourne

Abstract

This study collated responses from a survey of over 2,100 businesses across Australia to assess the extent of both their business dealings with China and their commercial interest in IP. The survey results reveal that among Australian businesses which have direct business dealings with China, IP issues (registration, examination and enforcement) are of less concern than Chinese regulations and legal transparency. Among the IP issues covered in the survey, IP enforcement poses the greatest problem for Australian businesses.

Suggested Citation

Anne Leahy, Donald McClaren, David Morgan, Kimberlee G. Weatherall, Elizabeth Webster, and Jongsay Yong. 2007. "In the Shadow of the China–Australia FTA Negotiations: What Australian Business Thinks about IP" Intellectual Property Research Institute of Australia, WP 07/07.