Core Viewpoint - ShenNan Circuit (002916) has filed an international patent application for a PCB component and processing method, indicating ongoing innovation efforts despite a decrease in patent filings compared to the previous year [1][3]. Group 1: Patent Application - ShenNan Circuit has announced an international patent application titled "PCB components and PCB component processing method" with application number PCT/CN2024/133083, set to be published internationally on October 9, 2025 [1]. - The company has filed one international patent application this year, which is an 80% decrease compared to the same period last year [3]. Group 2: Research and Development Investment - In the first half of 2025, ShenNan Circuit invested 672 million yuan in research and development, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 5.06% [3].