BEIJING — State Councilor Wang Yong stressed efforts to strengthen protection of intellectual property rights (IPRs) to inject strong impetus into high-quality economic and social development.

Wang made the remarks on April 23 while addressing the main event of the National Intellectual Property Publicity Week 2021, which is scheduled to last from April 20 to 26.

Wang urged strengthened whole-chain protection on IPRs, implementation of punitive damages and joint punishment, and improved quality and efficiency of IPR examination.

He also called for efforts to deepen international IPR cooperation and exchanges, and actively participate in global intellectual property governance.