Using legal analysis methods, this book investigates the impact of “big data,” “data” and “information” on human society as well as the potential risks. In the context of competition issues, it analyzes relevant legal systems’ paths to perfection. Further, it discusses the intellectual property system as a problem-solving tool.The book reflects the interpretation of, attitudes to and possible treatment of non-traditional intellectual property objects such as “big data,” “data” and “information” in Chinese intellectual property law research. At the same time, it describes the attitude of the Chinese legal system to “information openness” and demonstrates the practical aspects of including “big data” in the intellectual property protection system.Offering definitions of “big data,” “data” and “information” in Chinese legal studies, this book is a valuable resource for legal researchers and information technology industry practitioners. It also enables readers to gain an understanding of the Chinese intellectual property system’s attitude to modern information technology objects and of Chinese law. Lastly, it raises awareness of “information monopoly” and offers possible ways to analyze and solve problems.

Using legal analysis methods, this book investigates the impact of “big data,” “data” and “information” on human society as well as the potential risks. In the context of competition issues, it analyzes relevant legal systems’ paths to perfection. Further, it discusses the intellectual property system as a problem-solving tool.The book reflects the interpretation of, attitudes to and possible treatment of non-traditional intellectual property objects such as “big data,” “data” and “information” in Chinese intellectual property law research. At the same time, it describes the attitude of the Chinese legal system to “information openness” and demonstrates the practical aspects of including “big data” in the intellectual property protection system.Offering definitions of “big data,” “data” and “information” in Chinese legal studies, this book is a valuable resource for legal researchers and information technology industry practitioners. It also enables readers to gain an understanding of the Chinese intellectual property system’s attitude to modern information technology objects and of Chinese law. Lastly, it raises awareness of “information monopoly” and offers possible ways to analyze and solve problems.