1. Consideration Towards Development of Intellectual Property System Dr. Li Yuguang Deputy Commissioner the State Intellectual Property Office of P. R. China Sep. 18, 2009 WIPO Global Symposium of Intellectual Property Authorities —Developing Global Intellectual Property Infrastructure for Promoting Innovation and Branding Worldwide

2. 2 Contents The Development of China’s IPR System 1 1 Views on Global IPR Collaboration 2 2 Consideration towards development of IPR system 3 3 Conclusion 4 4

3. 3 The Development of China’s IPR System Total application of three kinds of patents in 2001-2008 19%

4. 4 The Development of China’s IPR System The applications for invention patents in 2001-2008

5. 5 The Development of China’s IPR System 14% 5% 11% The growth rate of domestic and foreign patent applications for invention

6. 6 The Development of China’s IPR System The ratio of domestic applications to foreign applications for invention patents in 2009.1-2009.8 and 2008

7. 7 The Development of China’s IPR System 2008 No.6 (6089) 2007 Netherlands China United Kingdom France Republic of Korea Germany Japan United States No.7 Netherlands United Kingdom China France Republic of Korea Germany Japan United States 20072008 2008.1-2008.8 14% 2009.1-2009.8 4,614 PCT received

8. 8 The Development of China’s IPR System 2008.1-2008.8 9% 2009.1-2009.8 34,464 2007 7.2% 2008 57,561 PCT entering Chinese national phase

9. 9 The Development of China’s IPR System 43% 57% Totals 542,426 from 1985 to 2009.8 Domestic Foreign 2008.1-2008.8 47% 2009.1-2009.8 84,269 Invention patents granted

10. 10 The Development of China’s IPR System 70 % 4,659 Examiner Total: 8,324 ► From 2001 to June 2009, SIPO has all together recruited 3,815 examiners for substantive examination

11. 11 The Development of China’s IPR System Open and cooperative IPR policy System guarantee Scientific innovation & economic development ► The first Chinese Patent Law was formulated by drawing the successful experiences of IP laws from many countries ► After becoming a member of WIPO, China has joined over ten international conventions, treaties, agreements and protocols

12. 12 Views on Global IPR Collaboration The revise of IPC and the reform of PCT have attracted the involvement of experts from various countries Formulation of Development Agenda, topics including GR, TK and folklore have been discussed on a comprehensive basis Intellectual Property Collaboration

13. 13 Views on Global IPR Collaboration  Increase in examination workload  Multiple requirements from the users  Development of digitalization Challenges Multilateral discussions led by WIPO Bilateral and regional IP collaboration Business solution exploration International IP system development SIPO-EPO-USPTO-JPO-KIPO Patent Prosecution Highway

14. 14 Consideration Towards Development of Intellectual Property System Under financial crisis, parties concerned need to pay more attention to costs and returns Keep in consistency with the transformation of economic growth mode, actively promote green innovation Promote the utilization and implementation of patented technology Fostering sound IPR cultural environment

15. 15 Financial Crisis Under financial crisis, pay more attention to costs and returns 120,000 130,000 140,000 150,000 160,000 170,000 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Global PCT applications 2.4% 6.9% 9.4% 11.5% Budget Decrease in Application Focus on costs and returns

16. 16 Keep consistent with the transformation of economic growth mode, actively promote green innovation SIPO Financial Support Strengthened training Int. collaboration  Actively promote green Innovation to keep consistent with the transformation of economic growth mode

17. 17 Promote the utilization and implementation of patented technology Filing Utilization Promoting Innovation 91% 9% Self-implementation Transfer and licensing

18. 18 Fostering sound IPR cultural environment Sound IPR cultural environment 52.8% Request for further learning of IPR knowledge Review the understanding of IPR by different parties, to build sound environment for the progress of IPR work

19. 19 Fostering sound IPR cultural environment Strengthen the building of IPR climate Review the achievements The 10th World Intellectual Property Day Sound IPR cultural environment

20. 20 Conclusion Social development IPR development Collaboration  Guidance of WIPO  Open attitude  Practical cooperation activities

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