Abstract：The academic corruption is one of the hot topics in the current academic circle and public opinion. Academic corruption involves a wide range of contents, some of which directly relate to intellectual property infringement, particularly in the area of academic plagiarism. From the perspective of copyright law, academic plagiarism poses the hallmark of non originality. Identification of academic plagiarism can be mastered from the prerequisite and substantial condition as well. The regulation of academic plagiarism shall be centered on the upgrading of legal system, and make the social atmosphere ashamed for academic plagiarism.