第四届辽宁省专利奖评选启动

Core Points - The fourth Liaoning Provincial Patent Award evaluation has been organized to accelerate the construction of a strong intellectual property province and stimulate innovation across society [1] - The Provincial Patent Award, established by the provincial government, is held every two years to recognize Chinese patent projects that have generated significant economic and social benefits within Liaoning Province [1] Summary by Categories Award Structure - The Provincial Patent Award consists of 5 first prizes, each with a cash reward of 200,000 yuan; 15 second prizes, each with 80,000 yuan; and 30 third prizes, each with 50,000 yuan [1] - A total of 150 Provincial Patent Awards have been awarded cumulatively to date [1] Eligibility Criteria - To participate, patents must be effective and authorized by December 31, 2024, excluding national defense and confidential patents, with clear ownership and stable legal status [1] - Patents must demonstrate strong innovation, high technical level, or unique design, and have successfully realized patent technology transfer for over two years within Liaoning Province, achieving significant economic or social benefits [1] Nomination Process - The Provincial Patent Award operates on a nomination system, with project recommendations made by municipal intellectual property administrative departments, relevant provincial government departments, or academicians from the Chinese Academy of Sciences or the Chinese Academy of Engineering [1] - The deadline for system application for this year's Liaoning Provincial Patent Award is November 5, 2025 [1]