Core Insights - Shenzhen is a key engine for innovation and development in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, demonstrating strong innovation momentum and a robust intellectual property (IP) protection system [1] - Shenzhen has ranked first in the number of PCT international patent applications for 21 consecutive years, with the added value of strategic emerging industries expected to reach 42.3% of GDP by 2024, and a high-value invention patent ownership rate of 110 per 10,000 people [1] Group 1: Intellectual Property Protection - The Shenzhen Intellectual Property Protection Center has established a real-time updated IP data monitoring platform that tracks various fields including patents, trademarks, and copyrights, providing precise navigation for enterprises going overseas [4] - The center has developed a "two full, two fast" core business framework focusing on rapid confirmation and protection of IP across key industries such as new energy, internet, and high-end equipment manufacturing [4] - In 2024, Shenzhen enterprises are expected to face over 60,000 overseas IP litigation cases, accounting for nearly half of the national total, prompting the establishment of a comprehensive overseas IP protection system [4][5] Group 2: Support for Enterprises - The center has implemented monitoring mechanisms in regions with high litigation rates, providing timely information to help enterprises respond quickly to lawsuits [5] - For small and medium-sized enterprises lacking litigation experience, the center offers public guidance and invites overseas experts for practical consultations to assist in managing cross-border IP disputes [5] - A regularized warning system for overseas trademark squatting has been established, and consulting services for enterprises' IP layout are now standard practice [5] Group 3: Collaboration with Hong Kong - In April, the National Intellectual Property Administration approved the inclusion of Hong Kong innovation entities in the patent pre-examination services of the Shenzhen Intellectual Property Protection Center, marking a significant step in cross-border collaboration [6] - The center has tailored its patent pre-examination management system to meet the needs of Hong Kong entities, facilitating online processing of patent applications [6] - Since June, the center has officially launched patent pre-examination services for Hong Kong innovation entities, with several patents already entering the rapid examination phase [6]
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