Core Insights - The 2025 International Conference on Intellectual Property Services showcased the "2025 National Intellectual Property Service Industry Statistical Survey Report," highlighting the growth and structure of China's intellectual property service industry [1] Industry Overview - As of the end of 2024, there are approximately 102,000 institutions providing intellectual property services in China, marking a year-on-year increase of 14.6% [1] - The total revenue of intellectual property service institutions reached approximately 294 billion yuan in 2024, with patent agencies generating about 48.79 billion yuan [1] Employment Impact - The intellectual property service industry employed around 1.104 million people by the end of 2024, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 12.2% [2] - The number of practicing patent agents reached 40,115, an increase of 16.6%, indicating a growing professional talent pool [2] - 39.2% of institutions hired new employees, and 13.7% recruited recent graduates, with the majority of new hires aged 26-30 [2] Service Capability and Market Reach - 42.6% of intellectual property service institutions provide services to help Chinese enterprises expand internationally, while 35% assist foreign companies entering the Chinese market [2] - 56.3% of institutions are involved in formulating market competition strategies and brand positioning for enterprises [2] Transformation and Digitalization - 87.6% of intellectual property operation service institutions engage in transfer and licensing services, with 42.5% focusing on brand cultivation, indicating a shift from traditional services to value creation [3] - The application of digital tools is enhancing service efficiency and quality control, accelerating the industry's digital transformation [3] Regional Highlights - Beijing is emerging as a benchmark in the intellectual property sector, with 199,700 patent grants in 2024, including 119,600 invention patents [3] - The number of valid invention patents in Beijing reached 663,000, maintaining a growth trend [3] - By the end of 2024, there were over 9,000 intellectual property service institutions in Beijing, with 1,206 patent agencies licensed by the National Intellectual Property Administration, accounting for 20% of the national total [4] Infrastructure and International Cooperation - Beijing's intellectual property service industry is enhancing its scale and capabilities, with 14,000 practicing patent agents, representing 36% of the national total [4] - The city is developing high-quality service platforms and deepening international cooperation, exemplified by the establishment of the Beijing Zhongguancun International Intellectual Property Service Hall [4]