Jul.19 -- Recently, the annual audit work of corporate patent liaisons in Anhui Province has been completed. According to statistics, the total number of corporate patent liaisons throughout the province has reached 3,967, with an increase of 947 and a rise of 31.3% compared to last year.

The corporate patent liaisons, proficient with patent related knowledge, have worked diligently and helped enterprises improve relevant patent system, strengthen the development of patent work system and support enterprises' innovation, making significant contributions to the patent development in Anhui. They have also helped the enterprises in developing the core IP techniques, enhancing the innovation ability of the enterprise, applying for patent awards at all levels and conducting pledge of patent loans. The patent liaisons have not only built well-functioning communication platform between the enterprises and patent management departments, but also offered support to patent personnel training and corporate innovation and development.

At present, other cities in Anhui Province have realized full coverage of patent liaisons in high and new tech enterprises except Hefei, Bengbu and Anqing City. To enhance their working ability and management capacity, the provincial patent office has provided them with learning materials such as China Intellectual Property News and conducted a series of training and communication activities. (Translated from SIPO Website)