The State Intellectual Property Office gave approval to two new patent agencies in Qingdao, bringing the total number to 29 in the city. Qingdao now leads the province in the number of patent agencies thanks to the local government's efforts in developing patent services as an important tool to promote mass innovation and entrepreneurship. Since 2012, Qingdao has added 20 patent agencies, including eight approved last year.

(Source: China Daily)