Patent law revolution: China’s 40-year journey from adaptation to advancement

The patent system, emphasizing exclusive private ownership and gains, was once viewed by some Chinese people 40 years ago as not aligning with the socialist values of common innovation for public benefits. However, at the ongoing annual National Intellectual Property

Publicity Week, a nationwide campaign where street banners, media platforms, and public advertisements all highlight IP-related achievements, the 40th anniversary of China's Patent Law was commemorated as a milestone in the history. Much like an individual reaching 40 years old, the law of patent, the most important IP type, is seen as entering maturity through revisions over the past four decades. It has evolved from passively adapting to international rules to actively addressing domestic needs, providing strong legal support for the country's independent innovation...

MOC warns IP infringement will face strict action

Any illegal activities, such as false marketing, intellectual property infringement or counterfeiting carried out under the guise of "OEM (original equipment manufacturing) factories" will be promptly reported to enforcement authorities for investig-ation and handled in accordance with

the law, said the Ministry of Commerce. Responding to media inquiries about recent claims circulating on the United States' social media that products from well-known international brands can be purchased at low prices directly from Chinese OEM (original equipment manufacturing) factories, a spokesperson for the ministry said the government is aware of the situation. Despite the US' unilateral imposition of tariffs on Chinese goods, the ministry official noted in a statement that US consumers continue to flock to online platforms for "Made in China" products, underscoring the enduring global appeal and competitive edge of Chinese manufacturing...

China leads in global AI patents

China has become the world's largest holder of artificial intelligence patents, owning about 60 percent of global AI patents, CCTV News reported on Thursday. Artificial intelligence is a crucial driving force in the new wave of technological revolution and industrial transformation, and China's

AI sector is showing a strong development momentum, said Shen Changyu, head of the China National Intellectual Property Administration. China’s National Intellectual Property Administration has actively responded to the needs of new fields, formats, and models in artificial intelligence development with deepening IP system innovation in AI-related fields in recent years...

Shanghai sees over 400 applications related to data products’ IP rights

Ever since Shanghai implemented on Dec 8 the interim measures for the registration and evidence preser-vation of data products' intellectual property rights, the city has dealt with 409 such applications as of Monday, said the local officials. The information was released during a

news conference on Tuesday. Among the applications, 289 data products received the official evidence preservation, while 243 of them achieved licensing revenue of about 2.07 billion yuan ($280 million). Meanwhile, 161 data products were listed on various trading venues with the combined trading value exceeding 3.35 billion yuan, said Rui Wenbiao, head of the Shanghai Intellectual Property Administration. Efforts have been made in Shanghai to revitalize the city's 68,000 IPs in universities, research institutes and hospitals. About 43,000 have thus entered the national resource database for convertible patents. Another 130 IPs obtained recognition as IP-intensive products from China National Intellectual Property Administration, with their total industrial value exceeding 70 billion yuan, said Rui...