这是海南自贸港"零关税"进口药品、医疗器械政策落地的生动缩影。"零关税"进口药械政策是为乐城先 行区量身打造的药械进口税收优惠政策，允许区内符合条件的医疗机构等单位以"零关税"方式进口国内 尚未上市但国外已上市的特许药械和国内已上市药械。 "这项政策能切实降低采购进口药品、医疗器械的成本，更好享受海南自贸港政策红利。"博鳌超级医院 副院长刘月说，受益于政策红利，医院将引进更多更好的先进药械，让更多的患者能够用得起、用得上 全球先进的产品。目前，该院已进口人工耳蜗植入体等数百个产品。 为放大政策红利，"零关税"进口药械政策的享惠主体不仅包括乐城先行区内注册登记、具有独立法人资 格、并经认定的医疗机构，还有医学教育高等院校和医药类科研院所。这三类主体按规定进口、使用符 合条件的药品、医疗器械，可免征进口关税、进口环节增值税。 对于患者来说，该政策切实减轻了就医成本。据了解，目前，医疗器械的进口关税约为3％，同时药 品、医疗器械的进口增值税为13％，免征这些进口税收后，一方面，可以降低医疗机构等主体的运营成 本；另一方面，有助于降低相关进口药械的价格，减轻患者的就医负担，给老百姓实实在在的获得感。 自去年底"零关税 ...

Core Viewpoint - The discussion emphasizes the importance of intellectual property (IP) protection as a driver of innovation and a facilitator for the development of new productive forces in Jiangsu Province [1][2]. Group 1: Intellectual Property Statistics - As of June this year, Jiangsu Province has 671,900 valid invention patents, with an invention patent ownership rate of 78.81 per 10,000 people, maintaining the top position in the country for nine consecutive years [2]. - In the first half of the year, the patent authorization rate for enterprises in Jiangsu accounted for 89.82% of the total authorization, exceeding the national average by 15.42 percentage points [2]. - The province's "1650" modern industrial system saw 34,300 invention patents authorized in the first half of the year, ranking third nationally, with high-end textiles, semiconductors, and high-end equipment leading the way [2]. Group 2: Role of Intellectual Property in Innovation - Intellectual property serves as a "shield" to incentivize innovation and a "navigator" to promote it, providing both institutional and technical support for the development of new productive forces [2][3]. - The patent system allows for a temporary monopoly (typically 20 years) to ensure innovators can recoup their costs, as seen in the pharmaceutical industry where the average cost of developing a new drug exceeds $1 billion [3]. - Utilizing patent literature can shorten research cycles by 60% and save 40% of research funding, highlighting its role in guiding innovation [3]. Group 3: Technology Transfer and Financial Leverage - Intellectual property acts as a bridge for the transformation of scientific achievements into marketable products and as a lever for attracting investment [4]. - The Jiangsu Provincial Intellectual Property Office has initiated actions to revitalize patents held by universities and research institutions, focusing on the needs of technology-based SMEs [4]. - The establishment of a comprehensive financial ecosystem for intellectual property aims to facilitate financing through IP pledges and enhance the value of intangible assets [4]. Group 4: Addressing Competitive Challenges - The shift from price competition to patent competition in strategic emerging industries is a growing concern, prompting the provincial IP office to enhance monitoring and training for startups [5][6]. - Encouraging the formation of IP alliances and patent pools can reduce costs and promote high-quality development in industries facing excessive competition [6]. Group 5: Rapid Protection System - Jiangsu has established a "1+13+N" rapid collaborative protection system for intellectual property, significantly reducing the time for patent authorization and dispute resolution [7]. - The average authorization period for invention patents has been reduced from 22 months to 3 months, and for utility model patents from 12 months to 6 months [7]. Group 6: International Intellectual Property Protection - With over 7,000 companies holding international patents, Jiangsu is enhancing its overseas IP protection capabilities through various initiatives [8]. - The provincial IP office is addressing challenges in IP enforcement, such as evidence collection and high costs, by improving collaborative protection efficiency [8]. Group 7: Ongoing Challenges and Initiatives - Despite advancements, challenges remain in the IP protection system, prompting the launch of the "Ten Actions for Enhancing IP Protection" to create a fair and efficient environment for innovation [9].