While some IPR issues are common to all types of European companies doing business in China, others are specific to the ICT industries. Such industry-specific issues include software protection by patents and standard essential patents. This Guide focuses on the top IPR issues for European ICT businesses in China, including developing a patent and trade mark strategy, as well as enforcement of IPR. It also includes a relevant case study of a European SME in China, and additional key contacts and information sources for ICT SMEs