China is significantly expanding its network of Intellectual Property (IP) protection centers, which now total 73 nationwide. These centers spread across 28 provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities, play a pivotal role in safeguarding IP, particularly in rapidly growing sectors such as equipment manufacturing and biopharmaceuticals.

Recently, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) approved the establishment of a new national IP protection center in Haikou, the capital of Hainan Province. This new center is strategically positioned to support the region’s thriving research institutions and high-tech enterprises, which collectively surpassed an output value of 40 billion yuan (approximately 5.1 billion EURO) in 2023.

The Haikou Center is expected to boost the competitive edge of local industries in domestic and international markets by providing rapid and coordinated IP protection services, thus fostering further economic growth and innovation in the region.

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Tammy LI, S&O IP China, Trademark Attorney