Core Insights - By the end of 2025, the number of valid invention patents in China (excluding Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan) is expected to reach 5.32 million, with a high-value invention patent ownership rate of 16 per 10,000 people [1] - The added value of patent-intensive industries in China is projected to exceed 18 trillion yuan [1] - In 2025, a total of 972,000 invention patents, 1.461 million utility model patents, and 666,000 design patents are expected to be granted [1] - The examination cycle for invention patents has been reduced to 15 months, with a case closure accuracy rate of 95.6% [1] - The number of registered trademarks in 2025 is anticipated to reach 4.206 million, with an average examination cycle of 4 months and an approval rate exceeding 97% [1] Industry Performance - The contribution of patent-intensive industries to GDP has increased from 11.97% in 2020 to 13.38% in 2024, indicating a steady improvement in economic contribution [2] - The value of Chinese brands among the world's top 5,000 brands is estimated at 1.81 trillion USD, ranking second globally [2] - The direct annual output value of geographical indication products is close to 1 trillion yuan, marking five consecutive years of growth and significantly contributing to regional economic development [2] Innovation Quality - The growth rate of high-value invention patents in China has outpaced the overall growth rate by 2.2 percentage points, reaching 2.292 million [1] - The fastest-growing fields for valid invention patents include information technology management methods, computer technology, and medical technology [1] - China holds a leading position globally in artificial intelligence patents and has established key core technology patents in future industries such as quantum technology, biomanufacturing, brain-computer interfaces, and sixth-generation communication [1]
专利密集型产业增加值突破18万亿元
Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-25 19:17