China's State Council Information Office (SCIO) highlighted significant strides in intellectual property rights (IPR) during a press briefing on Thursday, showcasing achievements under the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025). Officials emphasized strengthened legal frameworks, increased patent filings, and enhanced international cooperation as pillars of the nation's innovation-driven growth strategy.
Data revealed a 24% year-on-year rise in patent applications from the Chinese mainland in 2023, with over 1.2 million international patents filed through the World Intellectual Property Organization. The SCIO credited streamlined approval processes and cross-departmental coordination for reducing trademark registration times by 30% since 2021.
"Our IPR ecosystem now supports over 8,000 high-tech enterprises," stated a senior SCIO representative, noting that technology-intensive industries contributed 39% to China's GDP growth last year. The briefing also addressed digital IP protection measures, including blockchain-based verification systems adopted by 17 provincial-level regions.
For global investors, the updates signal improved safeguards for foreign partnerships. Recent amendments to China's Anti-Unfair Competition Law have expanded trade secret protections, aligning with World Trade Organization standards. Analysts suggest these developments could accelerate technology transfers in renewable energy and AI sectors.
