In 2022, the Shanghai Intellectual Property Innovation Awards were upgraded to municipal level, emphasizing the city's dedication to promoting innovation via strong IP creation, protection, and application. The awards are organized collaboratively by the Shanghai Municipal People's Government and the World Intellectual Property Organization.
The WIPO-SMPG Shanghai IP Innovation Awards recognize enterprises and institutions that demonstrate outstanding achievements in high-quality IP practices. Meanwhile, the SMPG Shanghai IP Innovation Awards acknowledge exceptional patent projects that greatly promote technological progress and industrial development. The event is organized by the Shanghai Intellectual Property Administration.
The 5th Shanghai IP Innovation Awards honored nine organizations for excellence in IP creation, protection, and utilization. Highlights included the Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology, CHANDO Group, and Ruijin Hospital affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine.
Five projects were awarded first prizes for patents, featuring innovations in turbine design, medical imaging, and biotechnology. Fifteen second prizes and twenty-five third prizes recognized advancements in areas such as renewable energy, robotics, materials, and healthcare. These awards highlight Shanghai's growing strength as a global hub for intellectual property and innovation.
