The 13th China patent award selection, co-hosted by WIPO and SIPO started recently. SIPO has distributed a specific notice on the event to local IP Offices, relevant departments under the State Council and national industrial associations.

The evaluation jury created 4 award categories: Chinese patent gold medal, Chinese design gold medal, Chinese patent award of excellence and Chinese design award of excellence. Among that, 15 patent gold medals and 5 design gold medals would be selected.

The applicants shall submit their materials before June 17, 2011. For more details, the applicants may visit the website of SIPO and download the E-files of application.  

(China IP News)