Core Viewpoint - The press conference held by the State Council Information Office on July 17 highlighted the new progress and achievements in building a strong intellectual property nation during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, emphasizing the role of high-value invention patents in supporting regional innovation development [1] Group 1 - The State Intellectual Property Office's Director of Strategic Planning, Liang Xin, stated that high-value invention patents are crucial for regional innovation [1]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the significant progress made in China's intellectual property (IP) development during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, with a focus on achieving high-quality growth in IP and innovation capabilities [1][2][4] - As of June 2024, the number of high-value invention patents per 10,000 people in China reached 15.3, surpassing the target of 12 set for the "14th Five-Year Plan" [2][4] - The effective invention patent ownership in strategic emerging industries has increased to 1.472 million, which is 2.2 times that of the end of the "13th Five-Year Plan," accounting for about 70% of high-value invention patents [2][4] Group 2 - The number of green low-carbon technology invention patents authorized in 2024 reached 53,000, doubling from 2020, with an annual growth rate of 19.2% [2][3] - China ranked first globally in the number of PCT international patent applications for green low-carbon technologies, with 6,356 applications in 2024, which is 2.3 times that of 2020 [3] - The average examination period for invention patents has been reduced to 15.5 months, and the average trademark registration examination period is stable at 4 months, both among the fastest internationally [4][5] Group 3 - The industrialization rate of enterprise invention patents increased from 44.9% in 2020 to 53.3% in 2024, indicating improved utilization of patents [6][7] - The added value of patent-intensive industries as a percentage of GDP rose from 11.97% in 2020 to 13.04% in 2023, reflecting the growing importance of IP in the economy [7] - The number of national-level IP public service institutions reached 483, with over 100,000 IP professionals, enhancing the support for innovation and business operations [8]

Core Insights - The National Intellectual Property Administration (NIPA) has made significant progress in promoting the transformation and utilization of patents during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, with the industrialization rate of invention patents increasing from 44.9% in 2020 to 53.3% in 2024 [1][3] - China ranks second globally in brand value among the top 5000 brands, with a total value of $1.76 trillion [1][4] - The country has established intellectual property cooperation with over 80 countries and regions, and its global innovation index ranking has improved to 11th place, leading among middle-income economies [1][3] Intellectual Property Development - The NIPA is shifting focus from quantity to quality in intellectual property, promoting high-quality services and combating plagiarism and fraud in patent applications [2][3] - The average examination period for invention patents has been reduced to 15.5 months, and trademark registration takes about 4 months, both among the fastest globally [3] Economic Impact - The value added by patent-intensive industries accounted for 13.04% of GDP in 2023, up from 11.97% in 2020 [3][11] - The total import and export value of intellectual property usage fees is projected to rise from 319.44 billion yuan in 2020 to 398.71 billion yuan in 2024, with an annual growth rate of 5.7% [3] International Cooperation - China has made strides in international cooperation on intellectual property, including the implementation of the China-EU geographical indication protection agreement and joining the Hague Agreement for industrial design [4][5] Innovation and Technology - High-value invention patents are concentrated in strategic emerging industries, with 1.472 million effective invention patents in these sectors, representing a 2.2-fold increase since the end of the 13th Five-Year Plan [9][10] - The number of effective invention patents per 10,000 people has reached 15.3, surpassing the target of 12 set for the 14th Five-Year Plan [9] Industry Growth - The number of valid invention patents in China reached 5.01 million by June 2023, a year-on-year increase of 13.2% [7] - Patent applications in the digital and medical fields have seen significant growth, with increases of 34.1%, 22.7%, and 19.8% in key technology areas [8] Future Directions - The NIPA aims to further strengthen the cultivation of patent-intensive industries and enhance the integration of intellectual property, technological innovation, and industrial development [11]

Core Insights - The article highlights the significant progress made in China's intellectual property (IP) development during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, emphasizing the country's advancements in international patent applications and the establishment of key technologies in various sectors [1][2][4]. Group 1: Intellectual Property Development - China's PCT international patent applications, Madrid international trademark applications, and Hague design applications have ranked among the top globally, showcasing the country's technological self-reliance and productivity growth [1]. - As of June 2024, the number of high-value invention patents per 10,000 people reached 15.3, exceeding the target of 12 set for the "14th Five-Year Plan" [2]. - The effective invention patent ownership in strategic emerging industries has increased to 1.472 million, 2.2 times that of the end of the "13th Five-Year Plan," accounting for about 70% of high-value invention patents [2]. Group 2: Green Technology Innovation - The number of green low-carbon invention patents authorized in 2024 reached 53,000, double that of 2020, with an annual growth rate of 19.2% [2]. - The PCT international patent applications for green low-carbon technologies reached 6,356 in 2024, 2.3 times that of 2020, maintaining the world's leading position for four consecutive years [3]. Group 3: Intellectual Property Protection - By the end of 2024, China's IP protection efforts helped recover economic losses of 38.04 billion yuan for outbound enterprises, with over 8,000 foreign and joint venture enterprises benefiting from national IP protection centers [4][5]. - The average examination period for invention patents has been reduced to 15.5 months, and trademark registration to 4 months, ranking among the fastest globally [4]. Group 4: Intellectual Property Utilization - The industrialization rate of enterprise invention patents increased from 44.9% in 2020 to 53.3% in 2024, indicating improved utilization of patents [6]. - The value analysis of patents has been completed by over 2,700 universities and research institutions, identifying 680,000 invention patents for commercialization [7]. Group 5: Future Directions - The National Intellectual Property Administration plans to focus on modernizing the IP governance system and enhancing the protection environment to support comprehensive innovation and high-level technological self-reliance [8].

Core Insights - The wave of "anti-involution" has extended to the intellectual property agency industry, with a shift from "price competition" to "quality competition" being emphasized to avoid negative competition and the phenomenon of "bad money driving out good" [1][5] Group 1: Intellectual Property Statistics - During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, the added value of patent-intensive industries is expected to increase from 11.97% of GDP in 2020 to 13.04% in 2023 [2] - As of June this year, the number of valid invention patents in China reached 5.01 million, a year-on-year increase of 13.2%, with the number of high-value invention patents per 10,000 people reaching a new high of 15.3 [2][3] - Nearly 40% of high-value invention patents have a maintenance period exceeding 10 years, totaling approximately 793,000, which is 3.1 times that at the end of the "13th Five-Year Plan" [4] Group 2: Industry Governance and Quality Improvement - The National Intellectual Property Administration (NIPA) is strengthening industry governance to guide the patent agency industry away from "involution" and negative competition, while cracking down on plagiarism, patchwork, and fraud in patent applications [2][5] - To enhance service quality in the agency industry, NIPA is promoting government procurement standards for patent and trademark agency services, encouraging agencies to improve service precision and price matching [6] Group 3: Support for Overseas Enterprises - NIPA is actively enhancing intellectual property protection for Chinese enterprises going abroad, having provided guidance services 2,393 times and consultation services 6,885 times, helping reduce litigation costs by 1.32 billion yuan and recover economic losses of 38.04 billion yuan [8] - NIPA is also focusing on attracting foreign investment by improving intellectual property protection for foreign enterprises in China, having joined nearly all major international intellectual property treaties [8]

Core Viewpoint - The news highlights the progress and achievements in China's intellectual property (IP) development during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, emphasizing the shift from being a major importer of IP to a creator of IP, with a focus on quality over quantity [1][2][4]. Group 1: Key Achievements in IP Development - The expected targets for IP development by 2025 include: the value added of patent-intensive industries accounting for 13% of GDP, copyright industry value added reaching 7.5% of GDP, and annual import-export total of IP usage fees reaching 350 billion yuan [1]. - The satisfaction rate for IP protection has improved from 80.05 in 2020 to 82.36 in 2024, surpassing the 2025 target of 82 [2]. - The value added of patent-intensive industries increased from 11.97% of GDP in 2020 to 13.04% in 2023, achieving the "14th Five-Year Plan" target ahead of schedule [2]. Group 2: Growth in Patent and Trademark Registrations - As of June 2023, the number of valid domestic invention patents reached 5.01 million, a year-on-year increase of 13.2%, with the number of high-value invention patents per 10,000 people reaching 15.3, exceeding the 2025 target [4]. - The number of valid registered trademarks in China reached 48.96 million, a year-on-year increase of 6.6%, indicating strong growth in trademark registrations [4]. Group 3: Focus on High-Value Core Patents - China is transitioning from being an IP-importing country to an IP-creating country, with a focus on high-value core patents in strategic emerging industries such as 5G, AI, and renewable energy [6]. - As of June 2023, the number of valid invention patents in strategic emerging industries reached 1.472 million, 2.2 times that at the end of the "13th Five-Year Plan," accounting for about 70% of high-value invention patents [6]. Group 4: Economic Impact of Patent-Intensive Industries - In 2023, the value added of patent-intensive industries reached 16.87 trillion yuan, accounting for 13.04% of GDP, contributing significantly to innovation and employment [9]. - R&D expenditure in patent-intensive industries reached 1.25 trillion yuan in 2023, representing 50% of the total R&D expenditure of large-scale enterprises [9]. - The employment in patent-intensive industries reached 50.81 million in 2023, an increase of 4.05 million since 2020, indicating strong job creation in this sector [10].

Core Insights - High-value invention patents significantly support regional innovation development during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period [1] Group 1: Regional Innovation - The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, and Yangtze River Delta region are noted for their active innovation [1] - The Yangtze River Delta region has the highest number of high-value invention patents, totaling 685,000, which accounts for 31.8% of the national total [1]