DEPUTIES to the Shanghai People’s Congress want to see improved intellectual property protection.

Xu Liping, a deputy from Huangpu District, and 11 other lawmakers, submitted a pro­posal demanding accelerated formulation and implementa­tion of measures that can better protect intellectual property.

The proposal pointed out the importance of IP protection in the era of the knowledge econ­omy, as innovation has become a major driving force for social and economic development and IP has become a core compe­tency in the market.

It also noted that improved IP protection can play a major role in Shanghai becoming an international sci-tech innova­tion center and in improving the city’s business environment.

Chen Meng, a deputy from Songjiang District, also submit­ted a proposal with six other lawmakers calling for legislation on IP protection. Chen suggested Shanghai should learn from developed countries and make proper adjustments in line with the domestic situation.