Tian: Patents crucial issue in today's global landscape

SIPO head notes rising emphasis of bilateral talks

Intellectual property (IP) must be fully integrated into development as the nation moves toward a more sustainable and efficient economy, Tian Lipu, commissioner of the State Intellectual Property Office (SIPO), said at a meeting in Beijing last week.

As well, rising uncertainties about the global economic recovery have made the situation "grim and complicated", Tian said, adding that many countries now focus on IP as a key issue in bilateral talks.