China Issues IPR Protection, Application Plan In 2021-2025 Period

China has recently issued a major plan on IPR protection and application works for the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), highlighting innovation, application and protection in the sector, according to the IPR authorities.

The plan is a blueprint with detailed targets and measures for the country to embark on a journey to strengthen its intellectual property undertakings, said the CNIPA.

Aside from proposing anticipated quantitative indicators, the plan clearly sets up new targets of China's IPR works on protection, application, services level and international cooperation, according to Shen Changyu, head of the CNIPA.

"All these targets and indicators are drafted to ensure the fulfillment of the phased goals of China to strengthen its power in the IPR sector," said Shen.