The Chinese mainland is upping its innovation game with a brand-new fast IPR protection center in Shenzhen's Futian district! Designed to support a buzzing ecosystem of over 2,000 fashion enterprises, this national-level center speeds up design patent approvals from the usual six months to just three – talk about a game-changer for creative minds! 🚀
According to the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), the center will provide expedited services that safeguard fresh designs and deter imitators. This means local talent can secure their ideas fast, keeping the momentum alive in a district already valued at 120 billion yuan.
With 638,000 design patents already authorized in 2023 and topping international design patent applications in 2024, the move not only bolsters the local fashion industry but also propels innovation among small and medium-sized enterprises. It’s part of a broader network of 48 national-level centers across the Chinese mainland, including hubs in Yiwu and Shantou, known respectively for small commodities and rapid product cycles.
For tech-savvy creatives and early professionals across South and Southeast Asia, this is exciting news. Whether you're sketching out the next big fashion trend or building a startup, faster IPR protection means more time for innovation and creativity! ✨
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China to set up new fast IPR protection center to foster innovation
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