SIPO gives green light to the first group of six offices in offering financing service for companies pledging IPRs.  IP offices of Haidian (Beijing), Changchun (Jilin), Nanchang (Jiangxi), Xiangtan (Hunan), Nanhai District of Foshan (Guangdong) and Ningxia are included in the trial program.

The two-year trial program will start from January 1, 2009.  Centering on IP asset appraisal, SIPO will support these offices in policy guidance, strategy research, training and IT infrastructure.  After the conclusion of the program, SIPO will evaluate their performances.

(China IP News)