Deng Xiaoping's Intellectual Property Revolution
Episode description
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Deng Xiaoping's often-overlooked push for intellectual property reform in the 1980s. They dive into the 1984 Patent Law—China's first—and the debates it sparked among ideologues and pragmatists. The conversation covers the role of World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) advisors, the controversial Article 25 excluding pharmaceutical patents, and the landmark case of Zhangzhou's ginseng patent. Lucas explains how Deng saw IP protection as essential for attracting foreign technology and investment, despite Socialist objections. The episode also touches on the 1985 establishment of the Patent Office and the 1990 Copyright Law's delayed passage. A fascinating look at how China navigated ideology and global integration.
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