What Amendment to the Copyright Law of the People's Republic of China (2021) requires
The 2021 amendment to China's Copyright Law strengthens protection for digital and AI-generated works, increases statutory damages from 500,000 RMB to 5 million RMB, introduces punitive damages up to five times actual damages for willful infringement (Article 54), and clarifies liability for network service providers in online content dissemination (Article 54, Article 24). It applies to all creators, rights holders, digital platforms, and AI developers operating in or targeting the Chinese market.
Pillar: Creative, Content & Media IP · Authority: Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China · Version: 1.0.1 · Last updated:
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- Copyright Law of the People's Republic of China (2021 Amendment), https://www.npc.gov.cn/npc/c30834/202011/848e73f58d4e4c5b82f69d25d46048c6.shtml, Article 10, 2021
- Copyright Law of the People's Republic of China (2021 Amendment), https://www.npc.gov.cn/npc/c30834/202011/848e73f58d4e4c5b82f69d25d46048c6.shtml, Article 24, 2021
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