TechFlow News, April 24: How to protect AI-generated content? What recourse is available when chip layout designs face infringement? At a press conference held by the State Council Information Office on April 24, Guo Wen, spokesperson for the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) and Director of its Intellectual Property Protection Department, stated that CNIPA will establish a robust “protection network” for innovation in emerging fields by focusing on three pillars: institutional frameworks, service delivery, and practical application. Guo Wen emphasized that having sound institutions is only the first step—innovators must also be able to effectively utilize them.
CNIPA has further optimized its patent examination policies, offering multiple expedited examination channels—including priority examination and fast-track examination. To date, CNIPA has publicly listed a total of 890 goods and service categories related to emerging industries and business models, such as big data and artificial intelligence, effectively addressing real-world challenges like the absence of corresponding trademark registration categories and unclear protection boundaries in these emerging fields. Notably, CNIPA has established 82 national-level intellectual property protection centers across the country, covering cutting-edge and key areas including artificial intelligence, integrated circuits, quantum technology, and brain-computer interfaces—effectively meeting innovators’ demand for rapid IP protection. (Jinshi)
