Group 1 - The 14th China Intellectual Property Annual Conference was held in Beijing, focusing on "Intellectual Property in the Digital Age" [1] - The National Intellectual Property Administration has proposed four fundamental principles for establishing a data intellectual property system, emphasizing data security, public interest, personal privacy, and the unique attributes of data [1] - A series of key issues regarding data intellectual property protection have been explored, including protection objects, subjects, empowerment methods, rights content, and utilization models [1] - Data intellectual property pilot programs have been launched in 17 provinces and cities, with nearly 58,000 registration applications and over 29,000 certificates issued by June this year, leading to financing guarantees exceeding 10 billion yuan [1] Group 2 - In 2024, the number of invention patents authorized in China's digital economy core industries reached 500,000, ranking first globally with a year-on-year growth rate of 23.1% [2] - China has become the largest holder of artificial intelligence patents globally, accounting for 60% of the total [2] - The number of overseas invention patents authorized in China's digital economy core industries increased from 21,000 in 2016 to 52,000 in 2024, indicating a robust international presence [2] - By the end of 2024, 95 countries and regions had valid invention patents in China's digital economy core industries, totaling 407,000, which represents 43.7% of foreign invention patents in China [2]