Source: China Daily

The city of Wenzhou set up an intellectual property alliance for the smoking-related product industry and an IP service alliance on Aug 14. The smoking-related industrial alliance consists of seven manufacturers and service agencies aiming to deal with problems related to technological research and development and IP protection. The service alliance will provide a communication and cooperation platform for its members and help to improve the sector in general. The city also has IP alliances for companies that produce low-voltage electronics, educational facilities, toys for educational use, and fasteners and zippers.