In order to better serve the economic and trade exchanges between China and Russia and to assist enterprises from both countries in addressing intellectual property (IP) issues and concerns in the other country, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) and the Federal Service for Intellectual Property of the Russian Federation (Rospatent) have, after consultations, decided to jointly launch the CNIPA-Rospatent Focal Point Mechanism pilot project.

Both offices designated one officer each as IP focal point to provide consulting services on IP issues related to Chinese enterprises operating in Russia and Russian enterprises operating in China, and to support these enterprises in obtaining effective IP protection.

During the project period, Chinese enterprises with relevant inquiries may contact CNIPA IP liaison officer at the following details:

Liaison Officer: Mr. Li Ruifeng

Email: ip_support@cnipa.gov.cn

CNIPA IP liaison officer will forward the inquiries to Rospatent IP liaison officer. Rospatent IP liaison officer will provide feedback on the inquiries to CNIPA IP liaison officer within a reasonable period of time.

Russian enterprises with relevant inquiries may contact Rospatent IP liaison officer at the following details:

Liaison Officer: Ms. Anastasia Kusmartseva

Email: ipsupport@rospatent.gov.ru

Rospatent IP liaison officer will forward the inquiries to CNIPA IP liaison officer. CNIPA IP liaison officer will provide feedback on the inquiries to Rospatent IP liaison officer within a reasonable period of time.

The Focal Point Mechanism pilot project will run for one year, from September 15, 2026 to September 14, 2027.(Translated from CNIPA Website Chinese Version)