(Issued by the Shenzhen City Intellectual Property Office on 24 September 2008) Chapter One General Rules Article 1 (Aim) With a view to promoting effective appli- cation of the intellectual property, building intellectual prop- erty earning power and reducing economic and legal risks in the intellectual property licensing activities, this Guide has been formulated under the relevant state laws and regula- tions in the light of the practical situation in Shenzhen city. (Issued by the Shenzhen City Intellectual Property Office on 24 September 2008) Chapter One General Rules Article 1 (Aim) With a view to promoting effective appli- cation of the intellectual property, building intellectual prop- erty earning power and reducing economic and legal risks in the intellectual property licensing activities, this Guide has been formulated under the relevant state laws and regula- tions in the light of the practical situation in Shenzhen city.