Industry 4.0 and IP protection

Industry 4.0 technologies are transforming economies, jobs and even society itself. The Chinese market is also affected by this chnage as the government plans to upgrade the manufacturing capacity of the Chinese industry into a technology powerhouse. Applying the traditional concept of IP to these new technologies can be difficult; this infographic provides more information on how to protect and exploit IP for SMEs engaging in industry 4.0 technologies in China, including creation, registration and management of an IP portfolio.