🚀Recently, the Chinese mainland’s top IP regulator, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), announced a shake-up in how AI patents are reviewed. This move aims to make sure that AI technology plays by the rules, respects social ethics, and serves the public interest.
📅 Starting January 1, 2026, the newly revised patent guidelines will introduce a dedicated section on AI and big data for the first time. CNIPA senior official Jiang Tong explained that any AI-related technical solution—like data collection methods or rule-setting processes—must meet strict legal, ethical, and public-interest requirements.
📝 The update also refines how applicants describe scenarios such as model construction and training, tackling the black-box mystery of many AI models. By clarifying the bar for "adequate disclosure," inventors will need to be more transparent about their tech solutions.
🌐 Meanwhile, Liang Xinxin, another senior CNIPA official, revealed the IP rights development plan for the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026–2030). The goal? Deepen international cooperation, protect IP rights equally for domestic and foreign-invested enterprises, and promote dual circulation between domestic and international markets.
💡 Why it matters: As AI keeps evolving, clear ethical guardrails in patent law help innovators stay accountable and earn public trust. Whether you’re a tech entrepreneur, student, or AI fan, these changes will shape the future of AI innovation worldwide.
Stay tuned for more updates on how the Chinese mainland is gearing up for the AI revolution! 🌟
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
