How to register data product IP
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Shanghai has introduced a system that allows businesses to obtain "ID cards" for their data products through intellectual property registration.
This system helps you:
- Protect your data assets with formal recognition
- Trade and license data products more easily
- Unlock value through financing, transactions, and services
It is particularly relevant for companies working with:
- Artificial intelligence (AI)
- Data analytics
- Digital platforms and algorithms
What types of data products can be registered
You can apply for IP registration if your data product falls into one of the following categories:
- Data processing collections
- Data processing products
- Data technical algorithms (e.g. AI models)
Who can apply
This service is suitable for:
- Tech companies and AI developers
- Data service providers
- Enterprises with proprietary datasets or algorithms
- Businesses seeking to commercialize data assets
How to apply
The process is online and free of charge.
Step 1: Log in
Step 2: Submit materials
Prepare and upload the following documents:
- Registration application form
- Summary of the data product
- Explanation of substantive processing and innovation
- Description of application scenarios
Step 3: Review process
- Your application will need to be approved before entering a 15-day public announcement period.
Step 4: Final approval
- If no objections are raised, you will receive a registration certificate.
- The certificate will be recorded on the blockchain at the Shanghai Digital Preservation Center's IP Sub-center for secure preservation.
Validity period
- The registration certificate is valid for three years.
What you can do after registration
Once your data product is registered, you can:
- Trade it on platforms such as the Shanghai Data Exchange
- License it to other businesses
- Use it as collateral for financing
- Generate revenue through data services
Source: Shanghai Municipal Development and Reform Commission