As Shanghai intensifies its efforts to become a globally influential science and technology innovation hub, intellectual property information services are playing an increasingly vital role in supporting policymaking, industrial upgrading, and enterprise innovation across the city.

Leveraging the Technology and Innovation Support Center framework and the National Patent Navigation Comprehensive Services Platform, Shanghai has established a system that aggregates and analyzes global patent data, turning complex information into practical intelligence for development planning.

At the macro level, the annual Shanghai IP development report uses big data modeling and multi-dimensional benchmarking to assess innovation competitiveness, identify strengths and gaps, and provide quantitative evidence for policymaking and coordinated resource allocation.

Focusing on frontier areas including artificial intelligence, biomedicine, integrated circuits, and low-carbon technologies, in-depth patent intelligence studies track global tech trends, evaluate risks, and support forward-looking planning for emerging industries.

The data foundation has expanded from two databases into a specialized cluster aligned with Shanghai's modern industrial system, offering structured IP data support for sectors such as integrated circuits, biomedicine, AI, and automobiles.

A self-developed regional IP statistical analysis system integrates GIS technology to visualize and dynamically monitor IP across districts and major science parks of the city, achieving an average statistical error of below 1 percent.

Through patent navigation services, research results are translated into practical applications, exemplified by intelligent sensor industry studies that have served over 280 users, strengthened patent strategies, improved risk prevention, and enhanced innovation efficiency for enterprises.

Source: Shanghai Intellectual Property Administration