Intellectual property protection and utilization in the era of the Civil Code
《民法典》时期的知识产权保护与运用

摘要

《中华人民共和国民法典》（以下简称《民法典》）对知识产权领域有重要规范作用，尤其在明确知识产权民事权利属性和种类方面。本文分析了《民法典》如何通过条款加强知识产权保护，特别是通过惩罚性赔偿条款提高对侵权行为的威慑力，并规范知识产权的运用，如转让、许可使用和作为质权的规定。研究显示，《民法典》不仅强化了知识产权的法律地位，还通过规范化引导促进了知识产权的流通和融资，为商业化提供了支持。文章最后探讨了《民法典》与知识产权单行法的关系，强调了《民法典》在知识产权保护和运用中的基础性和补充性角色，揭示了其在中国知识产权法律保护框架中的核心作用，以及对完善我国知识产权法律体系的重要贡献。

Abstract

The Civil Code of the People's Republic of China (hereinafter referred to as the Civil Code) plays a significant regulatory role in the field of intellectual property (IP), particularly in defining the nature and categories of IP as civil rights. This paper analyzes how the Civil Code strengthens IP protection through its provisions, especially by enhancing deterrence against infringement via punitive damages clauses, and standardizes the utilization of IP, such as provisions on transfer, licensing, and pledge rights. The study demonstrates that the Civil Code not only reinforces the legal status of IP but also facilitates its circulation and financing through normative guidance, thereby supporting commercialization. Finally, the article explores the relationship between the Civil Code and specialized IP laws, emphasizing the foundational and supplementary role of the Civil Code in IP protection and utilization. It highlights the Civil Code's central position in China's IP legal protection framework and its substantial contribution to improving the country's IP legal system.