[Abstract] Why is intellectual property protection so important? What are the "higher requirements" for intellectual property work? What are the measures to comprehensively strengthen the protection of intellectual property rights? Qiu Shi magazine, published in February 1st, will publish an important article by general secretary Xi Jinping, releasing a heavy signal to strengthen intellectual property protection in an all-round way.

"Intellectual property protection is related to the modernization of national governance system and governance capacity, high-quality development, people's happiness, the overall situation of China's opening up and national security."

In February 1st, Qiushi magazine will publish an important article by general secretary Xi Jinping, "strengthening intellectual property protection in an all-round way to stimulate innovation and promote the construction of new development pattern". In the article, general secretary Xi Jinping has raised the importance of intellectual property protection to hitherto unknown heights.

Just two months ago, the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee held the 25th collective study on Strengthening China's intellectual property protection. Such intensive emphasis on intellectual property protection has sent out important signals.

Why is intellectual property protection so important?

"Innovation is the first driving force leading development, and the protection of intellectual property rights is the protection of innovation."

At present, a new round of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation are accelerating. Only by further strengthening the protection of intellectual property rights can we ensure that the majority of scientific and technological workers are charged to the forefront of world science and technology, and lay a good institutional foundation for the realization of scientific and technological self-reliance.

On January 11, the cold performance test of No.6 unit of Fuqing nuclear power plant, a demonstration project of Hualong No.1, was completed. Hualong-1 is a third-generation nuclear power technology with completely independent intellectual property rights in China. Its design life is 60 years and its safety meets the highest international safety standards. (photo of UAV) issued by Xinhua News Agency

With the continuous development of innovation and its full penetration into economic and social life, the significance of strengthening intellectual property protection is not limited to the field of scientific and technological innovation.

In the opening ceremony one of the second "one belt, one road" International Cooperation summit, President Xi Jinping once said in his keynote speech: "strengthening intellectual property protection is not only a need to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of domestic and foreign enterprises, but also an inherent requirement for promoting the construction of innovative countries and promoting the development of high quality."

The transformation and application of innovative achievements, the creation of a good business environment, the smooth development of international exchanges, and the protection of the legitimate rights and interests of consumers all need the protection of the intellectual property system. More and more people realize that intellectual property protection has become the "rigid need" of innovation driven development and the "standard configuration" of international trade.

There is no doubt that strengthening the protection of intellectual property rights has become an important measure with overall impact. Only by enhancing the understanding of the whole society can we better promote the development of intellectual property protection.

What are the "higher requirements" for intellectual property work?

"At present, China is transforming from a big country of introducing intellectual property rights to a big country of creating intellectual property rights, and the work of intellectual property rights is changing from the pursuit of quantity to the improvement of quality."

In the article, general secretary Xi Jinping has accurately labeled the current historical coordinates of intellectual property protection in China.

On the one hand, "we have found a way to develop intellectual property with Chinese characteristics, and we have made historic achievements in intellectual property protection.".

Since the 18th CPC National Congress, China has issued a series of major policies, actions and plans, implemented a strict intellectual property protection system, and continuously strengthened the protection. By the end of 2020, there will be 2.213 million invention patents and 30 million registered trademarks in China (excluding Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan). In 2019, the added value of patent intensive industries in China will reach 11.46 trillion yuan, accounting for 11.6% of GDP.

On the other hand, "we should also be aware of the shortcomings.".

High quality development has higher requirements for the overall quality of intellectual property rights, and the efficiency of patent transformation needs to be further improved.

At present, the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation has taken solid steps, entered a new stage of development, implemented the new development concept, constructed a new development pattern, and promoted high-quality development, which requires strong support from higher quality intellectual property work.

General secretary Xi Jinping pointed out the direction for strengthening the protection of intellectual property rights in an all-round way: "we must proceed from the requirements of the national strategic height and the requirements of the new stage of development, comprehensively strengthen the protection of intellectual property rights, promote the construction of a modern economic system, stimulate the vitality of the whole society, and promote the construction of a new development pattern."

What are the measures to comprehensively strengthen the protection of intellectual property rights?

How to strengthen the protection of intellectual property? General secretary Xi Jinping put forward six measures to outline a comprehensive and rigorous planning picture.

——"Strengthen the top-level design of intellectual property protection."

We should adhere to the principle of putting the people's interests first and protecting them fairly and reasonably. We should not only strictly protect intellectual property rights, but also ensure public interests and encourage innovation. We will strengthen the creation and reserve of independent intellectual property rights in key areas.

——"Improve the level of the rule of law in the protection of intellectual property rights."

Accelerate the improvement of relevant laws and regulations. Improve the quality and efficiency of intellectual property trial, enhance the credibility. We should strengthen the administrative law enforcement, and strike hard at the key areas and regions that are strongly reflected by the masses, concerned by public opinion, and prone to infringement and counterfeiting.

——"Strengthen the whole chain protection of intellectual property rights."

Comprehensive use of legal, administrative, economic, technological, social governance and other means to build a large-scale protection work pattern. Through the whole chain of creation, application, protection, management and service of intellectual property, improve the comprehensive management system of intellectual property.

——"Deepen the reform of the system and mechanism of intellectual property protection."

Study and implement differentiated industrial and regional intellectual property policies. We will improve the intellectual property protection system for new businesses in new fields such as big data, artificial intelligence, and gene technology. We should pay close attention to the implementation of the system of punitive damages for intellectual property rights.

——"Promote international cooperation and competition in the field of intellectual property as a whole."

We should adhere to the concept of a community of shared future for mankind, adhere to the principles of openness, inclusiveness and balanced inclusion, and promote the development of the global intellectual property governance system towards a more just and reasonable direction.

——"Safeguarding national security in the field of intellectual property rights."

To manage the transfer of intellectual property rights related to national security according to law. We will form an efficient early warning and emergency mechanism for international intellectual property risks, and build a prevention and control system for foreign-related intellectual property risks.

The "blueprint" is drawn, the key is to implement. With the comprehensive enhancement of the awareness of intellectual property protection, the continuous improvement of the protection mechanism, and the continuous enrichment of the talent team, China's intellectual property protection work will continue to step onto a new level.

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