Core Insights - The 2025 International Conference on Intellectual Property Services was successfully held during the 2025 Service Trade Fair, focusing on enhancing intellectual property service capabilities and promoting international economic trade [1] - The conference featured the release of the "2025 National Intellectual Property Service Industry Statistical Survey Report," outlining the scale, structure, and effectiveness of China's intellectual property service industry [1] Industry Growth - The intellectual property service industry in China has shown steady growth, with approximately 102,000 service providers by the end of 2024, marking a 14.6% year-on-year increase [3] - Total revenue for intellectual property service institutions reached approximately 294 billion yuan in 2024, with patent agencies generating about 48.79 billion yuan [3] Employment Impact - By the end of 2024, the intellectual property service industry employed around 1.104 million people, reflecting a 12.2% increase, with patent agents numbering 40,115, up 16.6% [4] - A significant portion of service institutions (39.2%) hired new employees, with 13.7% recruiting recent graduates, indicating a youthful workforce driving industry growth [4] Service Capability and Coverage - A notable 42.6% of intellectual property service institutions provided services to support domestic enterprises in international markets, while 35% served foreign companies entering China [5] - The industry achieved full coverage across provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities, with a coverage rate of 92.1% for prefecture-level administrative units [5] Digital Transformation and Value Creation - The industry is transitioning from basic services to value creation, with 87.6% of intellectual property operation service institutions engaging in transfer and licensing services [5] - Digital tools are increasingly utilized to enhance service efficiency and quality control, accelerating the digital transformation of the industry [5] Policy and Regulatory Framework - A "three-fold guarantee" system comprising policy, regulation, and credit has been established to support the healthy development of the intellectual property service industry [5] - The introduction of standards and improved monitoring mechanisms has led to over 200 penalties and warnings issued, totaling more than 11 million yuan in fines [5] Regional Development in Beijing - Beijing has emerged as a leading hub for intellectual property services, with over 9,000 service institutions and 1.4 million patent agents, accounting for 36% of the national total [7] - The city recorded 199,700 patent grants in 2024, with a high-value invention patent ownership rate of 159.81 per 10,000 people, the highest in the country [7] International Cooperation and Initiatives - Beijing is actively enhancing its service capabilities and international cooperation, establishing a one-stop intellectual property consulting service center with 130 domestic and international service providers [8] - The conference also saw the release of significant initiatives, including the "Beijing Intellectual Property Financial Ecosystem Comprehensive Pilot Action Plan" and partnerships with foreign organizations to promote international collaboration [8]