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Core Viewpoint - The discussion emphasizes the importance of intellectual property (IP) protection as a driver of innovation and a facilitator for the development of new productive forces in Jiangsu Province [1][2]. Group 1: Intellectual Property Statistics - As of June this year, Jiangsu Province has 671,900 valid invention patents, with an invention patent ownership rate of 78.81 per 10,000 people, maintaining the top position in the country for nine consecutive years [2]. - In the first half of the year, the patent authorization rate for enterprises in Jiangsu accounted for 89.82% of the total authorization, exceeding the national average by 15.42 percentage points [2]. - The province's "1650" modern industrial system saw 34,300 invention patents authorized in the first half of the year, ranking third nationally, with high-end textiles, semiconductors, and high-end equipment leading the way [2]. Group 2: Role of Intellectual Property in Innovation - Intellectual property serves as a "shield" to incentivize innovation and a "navigator" to promote it, providing both institutional and technical support for the development of new productive forces [2][3]. - The patent system allows for a temporary monopoly (typically 20 years) to ensure innovators can recoup their costs, as seen in the pharmaceutical industry where the average cost of developing a new drug exceeds $1 billion [3]. - Utilizing patent literature can shorten research cycles by 60% and save 40% of research funding, highlighting its role in guiding innovation [3]. Group 3: Technology Transfer and Financial Leverage - Intellectual property acts as a bridge for the transformation of scientific achievements into marketable products and as a lever for attracting investment [4]. - The Jiangsu Provincial Intellectual Property Office has initiated actions to revitalize patents held by universities and research institutions, focusing on the needs of technology-based SMEs [4]. - The establishment of a comprehensive financial ecosystem for intellectual property aims to facilitate financing through IP pledges and enhance the value of intangible assets [4]. Group 4: Addressing Competitive Challenges - The shift from price competition to patent competition in strategic emerging industries is a growing concern, prompting the provincial IP office to enhance monitoring and training for startups [5][6]. - Encouraging the formation of IP alliances and patent pools can reduce costs and promote high-quality development in industries facing excessive competition [6]. Group 5: Rapid Protection System - Jiangsu has established a "1+13+N" rapid collaborative protection system for intellectual property, significantly reducing the time for patent authorization and dispute resolution [7]. - The average authorization period for invention patents has been reduced from 22 months to 3 months, and for utility model patents from 12 months to 6 months [7]. Group 6: International Intellectual Property Protection - With over 7,000 companies holding international patents, Jiangsu is enhancing its overseas IP protection capabilities through various initiatives [8]. - The provincial IP office is addressing challenges in IP enforcement, such as evidence collection and high costs, by improving collaborative protection efficiency [8]. Group 7: Ongoing Challenges and Initiatives - Despite advancements, challenges remain in the IP protection system, prompting the launch of the "Ten Actions for Enhancing IP Protection" to create a fair and efficient environment for innovation [9].