A quick enforcement and aid center for intellectual property rights in the pen making industry was founded in Fenshui township in Hangzhou city. The township is a base for pen exports and has an annual output of 6.6 billion pens and revenue of more than 5 billion yuan. More than 80 percent of local companies have patents but many gave up their rights when infringement occurred because of long trial procedures. There were previously four such centers for different industries.

(Source: China Daily)