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]

9月25日，专利赋力、AI赋能涉重金属污染防治暨关键金属产业高质量发展对接活动在南宁举行。 活动通过促进专利转化、AI技术供需对接，助力涉重金属污染防治从"末端治理"迈向"源头防控"，推动 广西涉重金属污染防治和关键金属产业高质量发展。 当天，现场还发布了知识产权跨区域合作赋能关键金属产业高质量发展倡议，并为重金属污染防治 与资源循环工程中心、关键金属产业知识产权创新联合体揭牌，为广西从"有色金属之乡"向"绿色创新 高地"跨越注入新动能。（刘冬莲 黄柳波 熊康） 活动期间，主办方自治区市场监管局（知识产权局）组织了20个重点项目集中签约，累计签约金额 超200亿元，涵盖技术研发、成果转化、产业落地等多个领域。其中，中食世纪科技集团投资三个项 目，实施地区尾矿治理及全量化资源利用，投资意向签约金额超100亿元；中国银行广西分行与区内多 家关键金属重点企业达成授信合作超100亿元。 活动期间，中国工程院黄小卫院士、段宁院士分别作主题演讲。与会嘉宾还通过主旨演讲、圆桌论 坛等形式，探讨AI技术与专利转化运用如何赋能污染防治技术创新，解析关键金属产业发展的机遇与 挑战，为行业绿色转型与高质量发展提供战略指引。 全国首 ...

广西壮族自治区政协副主席钱学明出席活动开幕式并致辞。中国工程院院士黄小卫、段宁分别作主题演 讲分享，分享各自在关键金属产业发展、重金属污染防控领域的经验和研究成果。 活动中，主办方组织20个重点项目集中签约，累计签约金额超200亿元(人民币，下同)，涵盖技术研 发、成果转化、产业落地等多领域，助力广西构建涉重金属污染防治新模式，推动关键金属产业高质量 发展。 活动期间，主办方整合高校、科研机构及企业的核心专利技术资源，依托AI算法，建立合作机制，实 现技术供需智能匹配，打破成果转化壁垒，推动专利从"纸上"走向"车间"，加速技术产业化落地。 主办方还发布《关键金属产业专利技术情况报告》及《涉重金属污染防治专利技术分析报告》，系统梳 理行业前沿技术动态与知识产权布局，为产业创新提供导航。 与会嘉宾通过主旨演讲、圆桌论坛等形式，深入探讨AI技术与专利转化运用，如何赋能污染防治技术 创新，解析关键金属产业发展的机遇与挑战，为行业绿色转型与高质量发展提供指引。 广西推动构建涉重金属污染防治新模式 此次活动还发布《知识产权跨区域合作赋能关键金属产业高质量发展倡议》，推动产业绿色转型。中国 银行股份有限公司广西壮族自治区分 ...

Core Viewpoint - The news highlights the progress and achievements of Shaanxi Province in building a strong intellectual property (IP) system, showcasing its innovative practices and work results in enhancing IP creation, utilization, protection, and management services [1][2]. Group 1: Intellectual Property Development - As of June 30 this year, Shaanxi has 125,000 valid invention patents and 879,000 valid trademark registrations, along with 96 geographical indication protected products [1]. - The province has implemented the "Lingxi" plan for patent transformation, effectively promoting the conversion of intellectual property from "laboratory" to "production line" [1]. - Shaanxi has completed comprehensive IP legislation in the western region and is advancing the construction of Xi'an as a national IP strong country demonstration city [1]. Group 2: Innovation and Technology Transfer - A total of 83 universities and research institutions in the province have identified nearly 90,000 existing patents, with 63,000 entering the national convertible patent resource database [1]. - The province is exploring new models for IP financing, such as "patent + geographical indication" and "data assets + trademark" combinations [1]. Group 3: Business Environment and Protection - Shaanxi is focusing on optimizing the business environment by establishing a provincial-level IP protection system with 46 projects and creating overseas IP rights protection assistance stations in the UK and Kazakhstan [2]. - The province is enhancing regional coordinated development by promoting the use of IP in key industrial chains and implementing projects that combine geographical indications with culture, tourism, and intangible cultural heritage [2]. Group 4: International Cooperation - Shaanxi is actively expanding its "friend circle" by establishing high-level IP cooperation mechanisms across regions and building an international cooperation and exchange platform for IP along the Belt and Road [2]. - The continuous improvement of innovation capabilities in western regions like Shaanxi is recognized as a significant part of China's high-quality development in the field of intellectual property [2].

Group 1 - The National Intellectual Property Administration has implemented a "one province, one policy" approach to promote the construction of strong intellectual property provinces in the western regions of China, achieving significant results [1] - As of June this year, the western region has 531,000 valid invention patents and 7.006 million valid registered trademarks, with 978 geographical indication products recognized and 2,399 collective and certification trademarks approved, indicating a steady growth in innovation capacity [1] - Four national intellectual property protection centers have been established in Ningxia, Xinjiang, and other locations to provide one-stop services for intellectual property protection in various industries, including new energy and high-end equipment manufacturing [1] Group 2 - In Shaanxi province, as of June, there are 125,000 valid invention patents and 879,000 valid registered trademarks, with 96 geographical indication products, showcasing the accelerated release of intellectual property utilization benefits [2] - The "Lingxi Plan" has been implemented to effectively promote the transformation of intellectual property from laboratories to production lines, addressing the dual blind spots of technology supply and industry demand [2] - Xi'an has integrated intellectual property protection into the entire process of cultural heritage renewal and development, with 244 rights protection assistance service stations and 12 standardized markets established to safeguard innovative economic activities [2] Group 3 - Xi'an is building a knowledge property transaction service center in collaboration with the National Intellectual Property Administration, aiming to create a hub for the trading of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and technological achievements [3] - The center will address issues related to value assessment and technology transactions, facilitating the transformation of high-quality technologies into marketable products [3] - The center is expected to officially operate in October this year, with ongoing efforts to accelerate its establishment [3]

Group 1 - The "14th Five-Year Plan" is nearing completion, with a focus on achieving economic and social development goals set for the year [2] - Key indicators such as economic growth, labor productivity, and R&D investment are progressing as expected, while urbanization rate and life expectancy have exceeded expectations [2] - A series of reports titled "The '14th Five-Year Plan' Around Us" will explore the impact of these achievements on daily life and the foundation for the "15th Five-Year Plan" [2] Group 2 - As of June this year, China has achieved a high-value invention patent ownership of 15.3 per 10,000 people, surpassing the target of 12 set in the "14th Five-Year Plan" [3] - The process of patent commercialization is crucial, often facilitated by technology managers who connect enterprises with existing technologies [3][5] - A technology manager in Wuhan has successfully facilitated the conversion of over 100 patent technologies, generating approximately 400 million yuan in conversion value and attracting around 1 billion yuan in investment [3][5] Group 3 - The technology manager identified the need for enterprises to find ready-made technology solutions due to long R&D cycles and funding challenges [5] - The manager's company, Hubei Kehuitong Technology Co., aims to bridge the gap between enterprises and valuable patents, enhancing the success rate of technology matching [5][6] - Challenges in converting cutting-edge patents include the need for enterprises to explore application demands and the focus of researchers on academic work [8] Group 4 - A specific case involved a new lithium extraction membrane developed by a professor, which faced initial challenges in commercialization due to concerns about feasibility, knowledge, and funding [9] - The technology manager's team provided comprehensive assessments and developed a business plan to address these challenges, leading to the establishment of a company for the technology [9] - The Wuhan Technology Transfer Research Institute aims to cultivate a professional team of technology managers, targeting a scale of 10,000 professionals in 3 to 5 years [9]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint emphasizes the importance of transforming scientific achievements into practical economic and social development forces, addressing issues such as "sleeping" patents and improving the patent conversion rate [1] - Since the "14th Five-Year Plan," China has significantly promoted the alignment of innovation outcomes with industrial needs, with the industrialization rate of enterprise invention patents increasing from 44.9% in 2020 to 53.3% in 2024 [1] - Key fields such as artificial intelligence, information communication, new energy vehicles, quantum technology, biomedicine, and photovoltaics have seen substantial advancements in patent technology, supporting high-level technological self-reliance and new productivity development [1] Group 2 - The implementation of the "Patent Conversion and Utilization Special Action Plan (2023-2025)" aims to accelerate the resolution of conversion bottlenecks, with over 2,700 universities and research institutions completing patent inventory and value analysis [2] - A total of 1.025 million patent transfer and licensing records have been filed nationwide, with universities and research institutions accounting for 127,000 of these transfers, revitalizing many "sleeping" patents [2] - The establishment of approximately 20,000 joint research and transfer institutions between universities and enterprises has enhanced the efficiency of patent conversion mechanisms [2] Group 3 - The "Patent Industrialization Promotion Plan for Small and Medium Enterprises" aims to address the challenges faced by small and medium enterprises in patent conversion, with the effective industrialization rate of invention patents for SMEs reaching 55.1% in 2024, an increase of 3.6 percentage points from the previous year [2] - The professionalization of technology transfer personnel has improved, with around 17,900 dedicated staff in universities and research institutions, strengthening the connection between the innovation chain and the industrial chain [2] - The value of intellectual property lies in its conversion and application, with nearly 410,000 technology contracts registered nationwide in the first half of the year, generating over 3 trillion yuan in transaction value, a year-on-year increase of 14.2% [2] Group 4 - The transformation of scientific achievements is a complex system engineering process, requiring collaboration among government departments, universities, enterprises, and professional service institutions to overcome challenges such as patent valuation and market access [3]

Group 1 - The "14th Five-Year Plan" is nearing completion, with key economic and social development targets being met or exceeded, indicating a positive trajectory for the country's growth [1] - As of June this year, the number of high-value invention patents per 10,000 people reached 15.3, surpassing the target of 12 set in the "14th Five-Year Plan" [1] - The article introduces the role of technology managers, exemplified by Chen Wei, who facilitates the commercialization of patents, having helped convert over 100 patent technologies into approximately 4 billion yuan in revenue [1][2] Group 2 - Chen Wei, a technology manager, identified the need for technology transfer in enterprises, leading her to establish Hubei Kehuitong Technology Co., Ltd. to bridge the gap between companies and available patents [2] - The challenges faced in patent commercialization include accurately identifying valuable patents from a vast database and addressing companies' hesitations regarding technology transfer [2][3] - The article highlights a specific case where Chen Wei assisted a professor in overcoming barriers to patent commercialization, leading to the establishment of a company and successful funding rounds [5][6] Group 3 - The Wuhan Technology Transfer Research Institute was established to train a larger pool of technology managers, aiming to cultivate a workforce of 10,000 professionals in the next 3 to 5 years [6]

Group 1 - The event "North Rare Earth South Integration: Knowledge Chain Future" was held in Baotou City, focusing on cross-regional patent transformation [1] - A total of 17 companies from Baotou Rare Earth High-tech Zone signed significant agreements with research institutions and financial organizations from Inner Mongolia, Zhejiang, and Guangdong, with a total agreement amount exceeding 320 million yuan [1] - The event aimed to create a precise matching platform for demand, supply, and services, facilitating deep integration of Inner Mongolia's rare earth resources with advanced technologies from Zhejiang and Guangdong [1] Group 2 - The concentrated signing reflects the achievements of Baotou Rare Earth High-tech Zone in patent work, with a total of 7,258 effective patents, including 1,962 related to rare earth [1] - A long-term cooperation mechanism will be established between Inner Mongolia, Zhejiang, and Guangdong, including regular matching events and favorable policies to promote the transformation of more patent results [1]

Core Viewpoint - CRRC Datong Electric Locomotive Co., Ltd. has successfully implemented independent innovation and patent transformation, showcasing its evolution from steam locomotives to the application of permanent magnet direct drive technology in high-power locomotives, contributing significantly to China's railway development [1][2]. Group 1: Product Development and Innovation - The company has developed a permanent magnet direct drive freight locomotive, eliminating the gearbox and achieving a torque output 5.2 times greater than asynchronous motors, marking a significant technological breakthrough [2][3]. - Over the past decade, CRRC Datong has accumulated 353 authorized patents and participated in drafting over 70 domestic and international technical standards, demonstrating its commitment to innovation [3]. Group 2: Patent Transformation and Application - The company has successfully applied its patented technologies in various products, such as the CR240EG highland-type electric drive mining dump truck, which reduces maintenance costs by 40% in harsh environments [4]. - The efficiency of locomotives utilizing permanent magnet direct drive technology has improved by 5%, with annual electricity savings exceeding 300,000 kWh per unit, equivalent to the annual electricity consumption of 200 households [4]. Group 3: Research and Development Mechanisms - The company employs a demand-driven research mechanism, utilizing feedback from frontline workers to guide research topics and innovations [6]. - A robust patent value assessment system ensures that projects scoring above 85 are fast-tracked for transformation, enhancing the commercialization of innovations [6]. Group 4: Talent Development - CRRC Datong has established a three-tier talent development system, nurturing skilled professionals and fostering innovation through various programs, including a youth innovation fund [7]. - The company emphasizes the importance of solving intricate manufacturing challenges, which has led to the development of several patents and their application in production [7]. Group 5: Future Outlook - The company aims to continue strengthening its innovation and patent strategies to support the high-quality development of China's railway industry, with a focus on digitalization and intelligent manufacturing [8].