Designed to help attorneys, executives, and finance professionals navigate the challenges represented by the differences between the Chinese intellectual property system and the models found in the United States, this book provides the background and analysis necessary for approaching licensing negotiations from a position of strength and knowledge. Experienced practitioners cover the systems in China that governs patent and other IP rights in the country. In addition, the authors address the channels of commercialization of patents in China in several key contexts: corporate, universities, and joint ventures. Topics include:* The laws, regulatory framework, and infrastructure governing the procurement, enforcement, and transfer of patent rights* A domestic corporate rights owner's perspective on the definition, motivation, status, and policies behind the commercialization of IP in China* A look at the intersection of education and commercialization in Chinese academic institutions* The roles and risks of investing and developing IP rights in foreign-invested entities in China.