Jul.15 (China Daily) -- The State Intellectual Property Office has announced a new batch of 28 national IP protection standardization fostering markets, aimed at enabling the total number to reach 131 within roughly two years. During a two-year fostering period beginning this month, SIPO will help markets to establish IP protection regulations and increase their protection awareness and capabilities. Since 2013, the office has been addressing IP issues related to various markets nationwide to curtail the flow of counterfeit goods.