Russia's recent entry into the World Trade Organization means they have to enforce intellectual property laws. This is important because foreign companies often face IP theft in Russia. However, looking at China's experience after joining the WTO in 2001, there are concerns about whether the organization can effectively stop IP infringement. The article compares China and Russia's history with IP rights, economic reasons for adopting Western standards, and challenges in enforcing these laws. The goal is to see if the WTO's success in China can predict how well it will work in Russia to reduce counterfeiting and piracy.