China increases the number of IP protection centers to 73

As of the latest data released by China's top intellectual property regulator, the number of Intellectual Property Protection Centers in China has grown to 73. These centers are either operational or under construction, reflecting China's ongoing efforts to enhance intellectual property (IP) protection and streamline IP-related services.

These centers serve multiple functions, such as:

The expansion of these centers aligns with China's strategic focus on innovation-driven development and strengthening its intellectual property systems to support emerging technologies and industries. This initiative is also aimed at improving the business environment and promoting fair competition.

Covering 28 provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities, these centers are designed to streamline and improve the protection and enforcement of IP rights across key sectors.

One of the key developments includes the approval for the construction of a national IP protection center in Haikou, the capital of Hainan Province. Hainan now has two such centers, reflecting its growing role in supporting innovation and intellectual property protections in the region. 

This expansion also underscores the government's focus on bolstering the local economy by providing faster patent review processes, legal support, and IP dispute resolution, particularly in emerging industries.

These centers are an essential part of China's efforts to foster innovation, protect intellectual property rights, and encourage businesses to develop new technologies and products.

This increase in IP protection infrastructure also reflects China's growing emphasis on intellectual property as a key driver of economic growth and technological innovation.

Source: IPR in China