Shanghai is pushing forward with the construction of a geographical indication (GI) standards system in an effort to promote the protection and utilization of GIs, and contribute to the building of an intellectual property powerhouse.
The Shanghai Intellectual Property Administration recently provided a policy briefing on patent application and protection for foreign enterprises in the city.
On Oct 29, the Shanghai Intellectual Property Service Center hosted a seminar on the protection of foreign geographical indications (GIs) in China.
The National Bureau of Statistics announced on Oct 25 that China Innovation Index hit 165.3 in 2023, a 6 percent increase from the previous year, indicating steady growth.
The Shanghai Intellectual Property Protection Center Lin-gang Special Area Sub-center was inaugurated on Oct 30, marking a significant step forward in enhancing IP protection in the area.
Yu Chen, deputy director general of the Shanghai Intellectual Property Administration (SIPA), met with Dr Marcus Grosch, managing partner of Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan's German offices, and his delegation during their visit to Shanghai on Oct 25.
East China University of Political Science and Law in Shanghai hosted a lecture titled "Frontier Issues in International Intellectual Property Law: Disputes over Standard Essential Patents" on Oct 17, offering the insights of domestic and international experts from both academia and practice.
The 2024 Global Innovation Index (GII) report, released by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), reveals China's continued rise in global innovation rankings, moving up to 11th place.
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