China's largest copyright trade center will be launched in
Beijing today, expected to bring in 100 million yuan in annual
trade volume within three years.
Beijing International Copyright Trade Center will provide
one-stop services on listing copyright information, conducting
copyright business, investment and trade, said Liu Jun, executive
director of the center.
The first phase of the project, located in Beijing's central
business district, covers 5,000 sq m, which will later be expanded
to 140,000 sq m, Liu said.
Five databases have been established, including text, pictures,
music, video and software. The center has so far attracted over 100
copyrights of books and 100 copyrights of animations, films and TV
series.
It also seeks international collaboration, such as signing a
strategic deal with US-based Metro Music Productions Inc.
To guarantee legal protection to all players, it has teamed up
with the Intellectual Property Committee of the All China Lawyers
Association.
A professional copyright trade website, www.cnictc.com, has also
been established, enabling an easy and fast e-business model.
Liu said Beijing, with its advantage in cultural content
resources, is aiming to become a leader in China's cultural
creative industry by 2010.
He said the country does not have a nationwide large-scale
copyright trade center and most deals are carried out through book,
audio and video, and animation fairs. "The new center provides a
year-round platform for copyright owners, buyers, investors and
professional agencies."
(China Daily September 13, 2007)
