Here are some little known China IP Facts:

During the period 2002-2006, courts in China accepted a total of 54, 321 cases of IP suits. The courts heard and passed sentences on 52, 437 cases with an annual increase of 17.1% and 19.3% respectively for the same period.
In 2006, courts across the country accepted 1,396 IP [...]

IP Protection is an important aspect of China's reform and opening. As part of building up their legal system, China has enhanced IP protection in keeping with international practices. Since the 1980's, many achievements have been made in IP legislation and enforcement.
China has entered into relevant international treaties and participated in activities hosted by international [...]

While China is a big country half a world away from USA, this should not deter the small and mid-size business owner from exploring uni or bilateral opportunities. If you take out the State Owned Enterprise's (SOE), a very high percentage of Chinese businesses are entrepreneurial, who all are dealing with similar issues at their [...]