Purpose - This paper analyzes cases related to intellectual property rights (IPR) in China filed with the WTO Dispute Settlement Understanding. The causes of intellectual property disputes in China were identified and the process of a resolution was examined. Through this, we intend to identify the problems of the IPR system in China and suggest a complementary direction for the system. Design/Methodology/Approach - The definition and classification of IPR and the TRIPs agreement related to IPR are reviewed through various documents, and cases related to IPR filed with the WTO are found and arranged, and among the cases of disputes related to IPR, 4 cases involving China are in-depth analyzed. Findings - China