Got a game-changing idea? China's pushing pedal-to-the-metal with patent approvals to turbocharge innovation! The country now processes invention patents in 15.6 months – faster than streaming your favorite K-drama finale.
With over 4.66 million valid patents (that's more than Marvel movie Easter eggs ), China's racing toward its 2025 goal of 15-month reviews. Fun fact: They've already zoomed past the U.S., Europe, and the Republic of Korea in speed!
Why the hurry? Tech giants need ninja-fast protection for: AI breakthroughs
Gene-editing discoveries
Quantum computing leaps
\"We're building an innovation superhighway,\" says CNIPA's Heng Fuguang, revealing collabs with 33 countries like Germany and Japan. Bonus perk: 123 IP centers nationwide now resolve cases quicker than TikTok trends – under two weeks!
This isn't just paperwork – it's China's power-up move in the global tech arena. Who's ready for the next big invention drop?
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China expedites patent review process to improve innovation protection
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