IP Strategies for EU ‘Cleantech’ SMEs in China

China is the fastest growing market for wind and nuclear power generation, and is investing heavily in exploring alternative, renewable means of addressing its immense energy needs. Developing cleantech sector has become a major government priority. With a large potential cleantech market, and strong government support for the development and adoption of new clean technologies, China presents great opportunities for European cleantech SMEs. However, as the market becomes increasingly competitive, it becomes even more essential to strategically manage, protect and leverage your IP. Not understanding how IP fits into the overall strategy of your business in China can lead to missed opportunities and significantly weaken competitiveness. In this guide we discuss some useful strategies used by cleantech companies in China to monetise, risk assess, and protect IP.