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The Forth National Robot Patent Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition Finals and Summit Forum held in Anhui

On December 21, the Forth National Robot Patent Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition Finals and Summit Forum co-organized by jointly sponsored by the Anhui Provincial Market Supervision Administration (Intellectual Property Office), Wuhu Municipal People’s Government and the National Intellec

Impact of AI on patent system explored at EPO digital event

The European Patent Office (EPO) conference "The role of patents in an AI driven world" came to a conclusion today. The two-day online event provided a platform to discuss artificial intelligence (AI), its impact on intellectual property (IP), and the potential benefits it could bring to p

Innovation in smart connected objects accelerating fast worldwide, new patent data shows

A study published on December 10 by the European Patent Office (EPO) shows that innovation in fourth industrial revolution (4IR) technologies has accelerated significantly worldwide. Between 2010 and 2018, global patent filings for these technologies, which concern smart connected objects and s

China retains top spot in worldwide rankings

Report data from 150 countries and regions reveal nation's rise on international stageChina has retained its No 1 position worldwide across a wide spectrum of intellectual property, according to a recent report by the World Intellectual Property Organization.The World Intellectual Property Indic

Farmers reap benefits of geographical indication

CHANGSHA-Geographical indication, a type of trademark commonly used in global food and wine markets, is now helping farmers in Central China stay out of poverty.Sangzhi county, in Zhangjiajie, Hunan province, is known for its distinctive pillar-like peaks and precipitous cliffs featured in the movie