Procedure of Initiation of the Case via Internet

It has been introduced in the Article To Be a Tech-Lawyer that America, as the representative of western countries, has made great progress of digitalized litigation procedure. Now, Shanghai courts have made the substantial progress in the same. Especially, the Procedure of Initiation of the Case via Internet greatly facilitates litigation activities. 

The Procedure of Initiation of the Case via Internet in Shanghai courts canceled the method previously used that the plaintiff had to meet with the judge after the materials were preliminary examined on Internet. It's the first time all procedures of initiation of the case can be finished via Internet. The following chart illustrates our understanding of the Procedure of Initiation of IP Cases via Internet: