这个“500万件”里，有创新中国的未来

Core Insights - China has become the first country in the world to exceed 5 million valid invention patents, reflecting its rapid growth in innovation capacity and patent accumulation [1][4]. Patent Growth and Innovation - The number of valid invention patents in China has increased significantly, with the first 1 million taking 31 years, the second 4 years, the third 2 years, and the fourth and fifth each taking about 18 and 19 months respectively [1]. - Over 1.4 million of these patents come from strategic emerging industries, accounting for nearly 30% of the total, and are concentrated in high-value sectors such as artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, integrated circuits, biomedicine, and new energy [1]. Patent Quality and Economic Impact - As of July this year, nearly 800,000 invention patents have maintained their validity for over 10 years, indicating their high quality and economic value [3]. - The industrialization rate of invention patents in China has risen to 53.3%, with the value added by patent-intensive industries exceeding 13% of GDP [4]. Intellectual Property and International Trade - Intellectual property is viewed as a bridge for innovation cooperation between countries, with China actively promoting international cooperation in this area [4]. - The total import and export volume of China's intellectual property usage fees is close to 400 billion yuan, and the number of PCT international patent applications has ranked first globally for six consecutive years [4]. Global Market Presence - Chinese brands are increasingly visible in international markets, with significant sales reported for companies like Heytea and Stone Technology, which has applied for 4,158 global invention patents [6]. - The effective accumulation of invention patents is seen as a key variable for high-quality development and is expected to contribute to China's modernization efforts [6].