The 13th Shanghai International IP Forum Opens in Shanghai
In November, co-hosted by the Shanghai Municipal People's Government and t h e Wor l d Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) , the 13th Shanghai International Intellectual Property Forum (SIIPF) was opened in Shanghai. The theme for the forum was "Building Respect for Intellectual Property-Stimulating Innovation and Creativity." Mayor of Shanghai Yang Xiong, Commissioner of the State Intellectual Property Office of the P.R.C (SIPO) Shen Changyu and Deputy Director General of the WIPO Wang Binying attended and addressed the opening ceremony.
During the forum, Shen Changyu, Wang B inying and Zhao Wen together witnessed the founding of the Shanghai International College of Intellectual Property. Relying on the Tongji University, the college was an international college built by the Shanghai Municipal People's Government to cultivate high level IP talents.
High-level Asian Regional Seminar on Intellectual Property Strategy and Policy Held in Beijing
On November 8, hosted by the State Intellectual Property Office of the P.R.C (SIPO), the High-level Asian Regional Seminar on Intellectual Property Strategy and Policy was opened in Beijing. Deputy Director of the SIPO He Zhimin attended and addressed the seminar. He pointed out that the seminar was an important activity implementing the Common Initiatives for Strengthening Cooperation between Countries along the "Belt and Road" in the Field of Intellectual Property, and that it had gained active responses from IP institutions in the Asian region. He hoped that through exchanging experiences in the making and implementation of IP strategies and policies, the seminar will enhance communication and understanding between the Asian countries and promote common development in IP work.
The First Zijin International IP Summit Held in Nanjing
In December, the first Zijin International IP Summit themed "IP and the innovation-oriented economic development" was opened in Nanjing. Governor of Jiangsu Province Shi Taifeng and Commissioner of the State Intellectual Property Office of the P.R.C (SIPO) Shen Changyu attended the opening ceremony and delivered speeches. Shen Changyu said that it was important to locate the important pivot for intellectual property in the innovation-oriented economic development, as well as to explore an effective path for IP to boost the innovation-oriented economic development.
The Summit will facilitate discussion and communication on the prospective problems that IP will encounter in global economic integration and provide multi-dimensional analysis of the strategic thinking on IP integrating into economic development and related practices.
SIPO Held Bilateral Talks with WIPO, PPO & INAPI
During the Shanghai International IP Forum held on November 17 and 18, SIPO Commissioner Shen Changyu held bilateral talks with the leaders of WIPO, Polish Patent Office (PPO) and National Institute of Industrial Property Ministry of Economy of Chile (INAPI). When meeting with WIPO Deputy Director General Wang Binying, Assistant Director General Minelik Alemu Getahun who in charge of IGC, Shen briefed them on the overall status of China's IP field and latest development of IP work. Shen stressed that, with the development of globalization, the international IP system is facing more and more issues and challenges. It needs countries to improve collaboration and effective countermeasures. China is willing to participate in and promote the developments of WIPO Intergovernmental Committee on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Folklore (IGC) and the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Symposium on the Patent Application Quality about Several Cities and Provinces Held in Beijing
In November, a symposium on the patent application quality about several cities and provinces was held in Beijing. Deputy Director of the State Intellectual Property Office of the P.R.C (SIPO) Zhang Maoyu hosted the symposium. Zhang Maoyu pointed out that, based on Several Opinions of the State Council on Accelerating the Construction of Great Power in Intellectual Property Rights Industry under the New Situation, the SIPO has listed the project of improving patent quality as a key project, and is accelerating its pace in implementation.
The symposium listened to the work progress of enhancing patent application quality in recent years and the executive condition of national patent funding and adjustment of incentive policies. Representatives conduct e d discussions on how to thoroughly implement the SIPO's Opinions on Further Enhancing Patent Application Quality.
The 2016 Mainland and Hong Kong SAR, Macao SAR IP Symposium Held
In November, co hosted by the State Intellectual Property Office of the P.R.C (SIPO), the Intellectual Property Department of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the P.R.C and the Macao Economic Services (MES) of the Macao Special Administrative Region, the 2016 Mainland and Hong Kong SAR, Macao SAR Intellectual Property Symposium was held in Macao. Deputy director of the SIPO He Zhimin, director of the Intellectual Property Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Liang Jiali and director of the MES of the Macao Special Administrative Region Dai Jianye attended and addressed the symposium.
Centering on the following three topics, over 120 representatives from the IP industry in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions conducted in-depth communication and discussion: the latest progress of IP development in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macao; promoting the use of IP and leading the innovative development of economy and the IP thoughts in innovation and entrepreneurship.
Symposium on IP Pledge Financing and Policies for Banks and Enterprises Held
In November, a symposium on IP pledge financing and policies for banks and enterprises was held in Heze, Shandong province. Deputy Director of the Intellectual Property Office of Shandong Province Zhang Yuejin and Deputy Mayor of the Heze Municipal Government Cao Shengling attended and addressed the symposium. The symposium was hosted by Si Pingong, Director of the Intellectual Property Office of Heze City.
At the conference, 8 commercial banks and 6 enterprises signed contracts on IP pledge financing at the site. Experts from IP service agencies were invited to give explanations about the IP pledge financing policies and offer training on practices. It allows financial agencies and enterprises to learn further about the supportive policies on IP pledge financing, its operational procedure and methods, hence providing a future direction for pledge financing work in Heze.
Workshop to Fight against Piracy at the 2nd Cyber Security Responsibility Forum
Industry insiders praised joint efforts among law enforcement, filmmakers, cinemas, consumers, international organizations and lawmakers to combat piracy at an entertainment intellectual property workshop at the second Cyber Security Responsibility Forum on November 24 in Beijing. The event gathered more than 200 professionals and experts to discuss the challenges involved in copyright protection in the recreation sector.
Despite the breakthroughs made in IP protection, problems remain as rights owners find it difficult to confirm a piracy crime on their own. According to a judicial explanation issued by the Supreme People's Court and the Supreme People's Procuratorate in April 2007, making 500 copies of pirated works is regarded as a "severe circumstance" in criminal law.
Provincial IP Office of Jiangsu Province Holds Promotion Conference for High-quality Patent Cultivation
In November, the Intellectual Property Office of Jiangsu Province held a promotion conference for high-quality patent cultivation throughout the province in Nanjing. Director Zhi Suping, Deputy Director Shi Wei and Sub-Inspector of the Nanjing Science and Technology Commission Huang Rong attended the conference and delivered speeches. Over 170 personsin- charge from 17 high-quality patent cultivation demonstration centers, intellectual property competitive enterprises and colleges and IP service agencies attended the conference.
The Intellectual Property Office of Jiangsu Province started the cultivation project for high quality patent since 2015 and has established 17 high-quality patent cultivation demonstration centers. Zhi Suping fully affirmed the progress the demonstration centers had obtained, and hoped that they place more emphasis on the cultivation of high-quality patents, grasp its connotation and attach importance to the crucial steps in cultivating high-quality patents.
The 14th "Optics Valley of China" International Forum on IPR Held
The 14th "Optics Valley of China" International Forum on Intellectual Property Rights opened in Wuhan on November 3. Deputy Director of the State Intellectual Property Office of the P.R.C (SIPO) Liao Tao and vice-governor of the Hubei Provincial People's Government Guo Shenglian attended the opening ceremony and delivered speeches.
Officials , lawyers and practitioners in IP field delivered speeches on the practice and cases of IP operation and the application of IP information in innovation and competitive intelligence and exchanged views with representatives of the forum.
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