记者从国家知识产权局9月例行新闻发布会上获悉，今年9月11日至12日，第十四届中国知识产权年 会将在北京国家会议中心二期举办，年会的主题为"数字时代的知识产权"，届时将有160余位国内外嘉 宾出席，8000多人参会。 知识产权出版社董事长刘超介绍，今年的年会将设置开幕式、主论坛、分论坛、圆桌会议、研讨 会、发布会等30多项活动。与会各方将围绕知识产权创造、保护、运用、服务、国际合作等方面议题开 展深入交流。今年的年会主要有五个方面的特点： 四是国际传播更高端。本届年会特别策划"CEO与中国共成长"全英文高端对话，邀请国内著名经济 学家，以及来自丹麦、瑞士、日本等跨国集团高层管理人员参加，聚焦全球治理的前沿视角和国际市场 的一线实践，共同讨论知识产权在助力新质生产力发展方面的重要作用，积极贡献中国智慧，进一步提 升年会的国际影响力。 五是产品推广更精准。本届年会全新打造"地理标志品牌推广"活动，与东方甄选等8家头部电商及 短视频平台开展深度合作，通过直播推介、线上专区等形式，实现"云洽谈""云销售"，打通地理标志产 品从"原产地"到"消费者"的各个环节，推动地理标志产品与市场精准对接、高效流通。（记者 任妍 焦 ...

Group 1 - The 14th China Intellectual Property Annual Conference will be held in Beijing on September 11-12, focusing on key core technology breakthroughs and the cultivation of strategic emerging industries, particularly in artificial intelligence and biomedicine [1] - The conference will feature a special event on artificial intelligence, including two forums with over 10 experts from institutions like Zhijiang Laboratory and Pengcheng Laboratory discussing AIGC patent protection, algorithm governance, and AI companies' intellectual property strategies [1] - A new "Geographical Indication Brand Promotion" activity will be introduced at the conference, utilizing live streaming and online platforms to facilitate "cloud negotiations" and "cloud sales," enhancing the connection between geographical indication products and consumers [1] Group 2 - The China International Patent Technology and Product Trading Fair, recognized as the highest standard and most professional intellectual property exhibition in China, will take place in Dalian, Liaoning in mid-October [2] - The fair will integrate content from the former China (Wuxi) International Design Expo, and the opening ceremony will coincide with the China Patent Award presentation [2]

Core Insights - The National Intellectual Property Administration has reported progress in building strong intellectual property provinces in the western regions of China, implementing tailored strategies based on regional development and resource endowments [1] Summary by Categories Intellectual Property Development - As of June this year, the western region has achieved a total of 531,000 valid invention patents and 7.006 million valid registered trademarks, indicating steady growth in these areas [1] - A total of 978 geographical indication products have been recognized cumulatively, reflecting an increase in the region's innovative capabilities [1]

Group 1 - The third Guangdong East-West North Intellectual Property Innovation Application Competition was officially launched in Shaoguan on August 13, organized by the Guangdong Provincial Market Supervision Administration and the Shaoguan Municipal Government [1] - The competition aims to enhance the transformation of intellectual property to support high-quality development in the Guangdong East-West North region, focusing on the core theme of "transformation" [1] - The competition will last for five months and includes three categories: patents, trademarks, and geographical indications, with a total prize pool of 1.8 million yuan [1] Group 2 - The event also announced key activities for patent transformation and application in the second half of 2025, including a signing ceremony for patent transformation and intellectual property financial docking [2] - Local governments such as Shaoguan, Zhanjiang, and Jieyang presented their policies and services aimed at attracting high-value intellectual property transformations [2] - The initiatives showcased the achievements in building an ecological system for patent transformation and application in the Guangdong East-West North region, focusing on policy guidance, market leadership, and financial services [2]

Group 1 - The Xi'an Municipal Market Supervision Administration and the Xi'an Finance Bureau have issued the "Implementation Rules for Promoting the Development and Protection of Intellectual Property in Xi'an," introducing a series of incentive policies focused on the entire chain of intellectual property creation, utilization, protection, management, and services [1][2] - To promote effective supply of intellectual property, annual rewards will be given to universities and research institutions based on the ranking of high-value invention patents and open licenses, as well as one-time rewards for those who receive the China Patent Award or the Shaanxi Province Patent Award [1] - The policies encourage overseas intellectual property layout by providing rewards for rights holders who obtain international patents or trademarks for the first time, and for those who achieve mutual recognition and protection of geographical indications with the EU [1] Group 2 - The initiative supports the transformation and utilization of intellectual property by providing rewards to units that achieve patent transactions at the Xi'an Intellectual Property Trading Service Center, and subsidies to enterprises that absorb patent results from universities and research institutions [1][2] - There are provisions for funding projects related to the industrialization of patents for start-up technology companies, as well as support for cultivating intellectual property advantage enterprises and rewarding those that receive global awards from the World Intellectual Property Organization [1] - The policies also aim to enhance the effectiveness of intellectual property services by rewarding units with significant transaction service results, supporting the construction of the intellectual property trading market, and providing funding for public service projects approved by the Xi'an Market Supervision Administration [2]

Group 1 - The Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce and six other departments have jointly developed the "Shanghai Action Plan for Optimizing the Departure Tax Refund Consumption Environment (2025-2027)" to establish Shanghai as a benchmark city for departure tax refunds with a well-structured network of outlets, diverse product offerings, and excellent customer service [1] - By 2027, the plan aims to have over 3,000 departure tax refund stores and more than 10,000 outlets, with over 80% of stores offering "buy and refund" services and over 80% of commercial hubs having centralized refund service points [1] - The departure tax refund consumption scale is expected to quadruple compared to 2024, with the share of domestic brand tax refund sales increasing to over 30% [1] Group 2 - The plan includes increasing the supply of high-quality domestic brand products, such as time-honored brands, smart products, intangible cultural heritage products, and sports goods [2] - The convenience of departure tax refunds will be enhanced by installing smart terminals, expanding refund channels, and introducing verification convenience measures [2] - The action plan specifies that foreign travelers can apply for departure tax refunds if they purchase tax refund items worth 200 yuan in the same store on the same day, with the cash refund limit for "buy and refund" raised to 20,000 yuan [2]

Group 1 - The Guangdong Province launched the "Consumption Assistance Midsummer Action" and the product selection meeting on May 21, 2023, aiming to promote local agricultural and sideline products in the Greater Bay Area [1][3] - The event attracted over 200 quality enterprises from across the country, showcasing a range of selected specialty products, geographical indications, and food-medicine homologous products [1][3] - The initiative is supported by various government departments and aims to strengthen market-oriented operations to help rural areas expand their market reach for agricultural products and cultural tourism services [3][4] Group 2 - The "Consumption Assistance Midsummer Action" is part of a broader strategy to implement the "Special Action Plan for Boosting Consumption" by the central government, focusing on precise matching of supply and demand for agricultural products and cultural tourism services [4] - The Guangdong Consumption Assistance Alliance and the "Faraway Good Things" platform are collaborating to support rural revitalization through product support, live streaming sales, and brand building [4] - Since 2022, the platform has facilitated the participation of agricultural enterprises from supported regions in various exhibitions, helping products like birch juice from Yichun achieve cumulative sales exceeding 5 billion yuan by April 2023 [5]

Group 1 - The 9th Silk Road Expo is being meticulously planned by various departments in Shaanxi to ensure high-quality execution, featuring the Silk Road Quality Products Exhibition that will showcase over a thousand unique products and geographical indication products [1] - During the expo, the Weinan city will host 10 significant activities, including thematic promotion events and cooperation discussions related to the China-Europe Railway Express (Xi'an) and China-Central Asia Silk Road e-commerce [1] - The Xi'an Science and Technology Bureau is responsible for organizing the exhibition area for the Xi'an Regional Science and Innovation Center, inviting high-quality exhibitors from technology enterprises and research institutions that have made notable achievements in various fields [1] Group 2 - The Silk Road Quality Products Exhibition will take place at the Xi'an International Convention and Exhibition Center, covering an area of 16,000 square meters, with the Shaanxi Provincial Council for the Promotion of International Trade sending out invitations to various business associations and enterprises [2] - During the exhibition, the Provincial Council will organize multiple supporting activities, including product promotions, international business roadshows, procurement matchmaking, demand releases, cloud exhibitions, cultural performances, and food tastings, providing exhibitors with broader opportunities for brand and product exposure [2]

Core Viewpoint - The recent optimization of the departure tax refund policy aims to stimulate inbound consumption by lowering the threshold for tax refunds and enhancing the shopping experience for foreign travelers [1][10]. Policy Changes - The threshold for departure tax refunds has been reduced from 500 yuan to 200 yuan, allowing more travelers to benefit from the policy [2][6]. - The cash refund limit has been increased from 10,000 yuan to 20,000 yuan, while other refund methods have no limit, making it easier for travelers to claim refunds [8][9]. Market Impact - The policy is expected to enhance the shopping experience for foreign travelers by providing a wider range of shopping options and improving the quality of tax refund services [3][10]. - The reduction in the refund threshold is anticipated to attract more specialty shops and souvenir stores into the tax refund program, thereby promoting domestic product sales [7][10]. Economic Significance - In 2024, inbound traveler spending is projected to account for approximately 0.5% of China's GDP, indicating significant growth potential compared to 1% to 3% in major countries [11]. - The departure tax refund policy is seen as a crucial strategy to lower shopping costs for foreign travelers, thereby attracting more visitors and boosting overall consumption [11].