Enforcement and protection are the two top intellectual property issues in China, according to a nationwide survey unveiled in late April.

The first of its kind in the country, the survey found respondents were most dissatisfied with the severity of infringements, delay and inconvenience in dealing with IP disputes, and inadequate remedies for damages.

The survey was jointly sponsored by the national trade association of patents, trademarks and copyrights as well as other institutions. It took four months to compile, and it covered four municipalities along with 27 provincial capitals.