CNIPA Issues Annual Guidelines for Intellectual Property Development in 2024
China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has recently unveiled its Annual Work Guidelines for Promoting the High-Quality Development of Intellectual Property Rights in 2024. These guidelines, released on April 10, 2024, aim to enhance intellectual property (IP) work and expedite the advancement of high-quality IP development across various sectors. CNIPA emphasizes that these guidelines are instrumental in driving innovation and fostering economic growth by protecting intellectual property rights effectively.
The primary objectives outlined in the guidelines focus on several key areas:
Improving Patent Quality: Efforts will be directed towards enhancing the quality of patent applications, streamlining review processes, and reducing the average review cycle for invention patents to approximately 15.5 months. Furthermore, measures will be taken to maintain a stable average review cycle of 4 months for trademark registration applications.
Promoting Patent Conversion: Patent conversion will be promoted as a crucial evaluation indicator in various spheres, including project review, institutional assessment, enterprise identification, talent evaluation, and professional title assessment.
Regulating Abnormal Applications: Strict measures will be implemented to regulate abnormal patent applications and curb malicious trademark registrations. Quality assurance and guidance will be strengthened during examination and authorization processes to maintain high standards.
Legislative Revisions: Efforts will be accelerated towards revising the Trademark Law and its Implementing Regulations, exploring special legislation for geographical indications, and updating regulations concerning the Protection of Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits.
Trademark Examination Guidelines: The revision of the “Guidelines for Trademark Examination and Trial” will be pursued to ensure adherence to updated standards and practices.
Patent Industrialization Plan: Implementation of a patent industrialization plan will be prioritized to bolster the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This initiative aims to facilitate the integration of knowledge, technology, funds, and talents into SMEs, thereby fostering innovation and competitiveness.
Quality Monitoring and Evaluation: Special initiatives will be undertaken to enhance the quality monitoring and credit evaluation mechanisms for patent and trademark agencies.
International Cooperation: CNIPA will actively engage in cooperative projects with intellectual property offices from the United States, Europe, Japan, and South Korea. Moreover, efforts will be made to strengthen multilateral cooperation and exchanges with various countries and regions worldwide.
Patent Prosecution Highway Cooperation: The patent prosecution highway cooperation network will be expanded and consolidated to facilitate streamlined patent examination procedures and enhance international cooperation.
Statistical Data Optimization: Intellectual property statistical data resource provision mechanisms will be optimized to ensure timely and comprehensive data availability, fostering transparency and facilitating informed decision-making.
Global Collaboration in Green Patents: Collaboration among the world’s five largest intellectual property offices will be promoted, with a focus on green patent statistics and monitoring.
In conclusion, CNIPA’s Annual Work Guidelines for 2024 underscore China’s commitment to promoting innovation, protecting intellectual property rights, and fostering international cooperation in the field of intellectual property. These initiatives are poised to contribute significantly to the advancement of high-quality development across various sectors, driving sustainable economic growth and technological innovation.
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