Making Counterfeit Copies of Rolex Watches, Mont Blanc Fountain Pens

Making counterfeit copies of Rolex watches, Mont Blanc fountain pens, Prada purses and other international brands is pervasive in China because it is so easy to get away with it. Laws protecting intellectual property are unclear and sporadically enforced. Even when they are applied, sanctions are minimal, typically consisting of confiscation, a warning, a public apology, and perhaps a fine (negotiated, of course) . Moreover, copying enjoys a long tradition in China and does not carry a stigma. Copying a masterpiece was historically considered an art form in its own right, and Chinese students have been taught for centuries to copy their teachers as accurately as possible before attempting to create. A business introducing a product into China Needs to know that_________ may lead to trademark infringements.

A) societal culture and norms
B) antecedent states
C) opinion leaders
D) organizational culture and expectations