“山寨”现象之法律解析

The Analysis of "Shanzhai" Phenomenon from the Perspective of Law

"山寨"是指通过模仿加工改良,从而使得不具知名度的事物获益的行为或文化,其有傍名牌、复制和借鉴创新三种表现样态。它体现了公民言论自由的宪法精神,同时抑制了垄断高价、促进了实质公平、加快了创新。但同时它在竞争法、消费者权益保护法、产品质量法、食品安全法、税法和行政法等领域面临着法律风险。"山寨"应该加强自主创新能力、合理规避风险并尊重他人知识产权。

'Shanzhai' refers to a phenomenon that people make a less well-known item become brilliant via imitating,processing or improving.There are three types of 'Shanzhai':relying on prestigious products,imitation and creation.'Shanzhai' has a lot of merits,such as enhancing freedom of speech,protecting substantial justice and accelerating creation.Nevertheless,'Shanzhai' faces certain challenges in terms of the domain of Competitive Law,Product Quality Law,Food Safety,Tax Law and even Administrative Law.Therefore, 'Shanzhai' must take measures to avoid risks and respect other's Intellectual Property.