Explore IP Landscape:
China
China has been a member of WIPO since 1980 and is a signatory to over 19 WIPO treaties.
WIPO has an external office located in Beijing.
The national IP offices of China are the National Copyright Administration of China (NCAC) and China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA). The offices are located in Beijing.
Intellectual property landscape: China
WIPO memberships
IP legal information
- WIPO lex database for IP laws, regulations, judgements and treaties
- IP policies, manuals and model agreements from universities and research institutions
IP statistics
- Statistical IP profile including data on patent, utility models, trademark and industrial design applications
Global Innovation Index ranking
China ranks 10th among the 140 economies featured in the GII 2025.
The Global Innovation Index (GII) ranks world economies according to their innovation capabilities. Consisting of roughly 80 indicators, grouped into innovation inputs and outputs, the GII aims to capture the multi-dimensional facets of innovation.
Learn moreWIPO news and events: China
News
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WIPO China: WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Shanghai Service Successfully Mediates Copyright Dispute between NBA and Xiaohongshu
November 3, 2026 -
WIPO China: Shanghai’s Pudong Promotes Wider Use of WIPO’s ADR Services to Better Support Businesses Expanding Overseas
November 3, 2026 -
A Smart, Low-Carbon Cooling Solution for Beijing’s Railways
October 14, 2026 -
WIPO China: GII 2026 Roundtable in Beijing Explores Innovation Ecosystems and the Future of IP
October 6, 2026 -
Which Are China’s Top Innovation Clusters?
September 29, 2026
Events
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TISC Seminar on Trademark and Industrial Design Search
November 18, 2026
