Shenzhen in the Chinese mainland is stepping up its innovation game! A new national-level fast IPR protection center has been approved in the vibrant Futian district, a hotspot bustling with over 2,000 fashion industry enterprises and an industrial cluster worth 120 billion yuan (about $16.6 billion).
The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) announced that the center will slash the design patent approval process from six months to just three. This means local businesses can secure protection for their creative designs faster, ensuring their ideas are safeguarded from imitation and infringement. ⏱️
Design patents have been a significant driver of innovation in China, with 638,000 authorized in 2023 and leading international design patent applications in 2024. The streamlined process is expected to attract fresh talent, boost competitive design capabilities, and empower small and medium-sized fashion enterprises throughout the region.
With already 48 national-level fast IPR centers across the country supporting various industries, the Futian center is set to further ignite high-quality development and creativity. This move is a major win for innovators and trendsetters looking to leave their mark in the fashion world. 🚀
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China to set up new fast IPR protection center to foster innovation
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