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  In comparison to trademark issues, the Copyright Bureau handled 61 copyright cases in 2006.

To improve coordination and oversight of cultural product markets, Zhejiang State Administration of Radio Film and Television, Culture and Copyright Bureau offices are now co-located. 

Criminal Enforcement.

 In 2006, Zhejiang transferred 119 cases of trademark infringement for criminal investigation. There were no reported transfers of copyright cases.

Criminal remedies continue to be largely non-deterrent, as in other parts of China.

Zhejiang authorities have confirmed that facilitating more criminal transfers of copyright, patent and trademark cases remains a top priority.

Local court officials in Yiwu and Ningbo described efforts to increase IPR training for judges and expedite the handling of IPR cases, and industry sources have reported that, in recent years, it has become easier to file criminal IPR complaints in Yiwu.

<li>Valuation of seized goods remains a key problem..</li>

<li>Industry reports continued resistance by local administrative officials to transfer cases for criminal investigation and prosecution, a problem in many localities around China.</li> </ul>

Exports. The Ningbo port is a significant port of lading for infringing goods seized at U.S. borders. In 2006, Ningbo Customs handled 235 IPR infringement cases valued at RMB 27.51 million, and Hangzhou Customs investigated 123 cases valued at RMB 12 million.