China's IP Service Industry Expands as High-Quality Service Capabilities Improve
The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) recently released the 2024 National Intellectual Property Service Industry Statistics Report. The report indicates that in 2023, China's intellectual property (IP) service industry market grew steadily, with new business models emerging and continuous optimization of service supply structure and industry environment. Overall, the industry was showing "steady progress" and "qualitative improvement", with a solid foundation for high-quality development.
近日，中国国家知识产权局发布《2024年全国知识产权服务业统计调查报告》。报告显示，2023年中国知识产权服务业市场规模稳步增长，新业态新模式不断涌现，服务供给结构和行业环境持续优化，行业整体呈现“稳中有进”“稳中提质”的发展态势，高质量发展的基础不断夯实。
Growth in Number of Service Providers
服务机构数量持续增长
As of the end of 2023, about 89,000 IP service providers were existing in China, a year-on-year increase of 2.9%. Among these were 5,269 patent agencies and 35,712 trademark agencies. In addition, around 22,000 organizations offered IP legal services, 9,000 provided IP operation services, 16,000 provided IP information services, and 58,000 offered IP consulting services.
截至2023年底，中国提供知识产权服务的机构数量约为8.9万家，同比增长2.9%。其中，专利代理机构5269家，商标代理机构3.5712万家；此外，提供知识产权法律、运营、信息及咨询服务的机构分别约为2.2万家、0.9万家、1.6万家和5.8万家。
Stable Growth in Industry Revenue
行业营收规模稳中有升
In 2023, China's IP service industry generated approximately 285 billion yuan in total revenue, an increase of 5.6% compared to the previous year. For institutions adhering to enterprise financial systems, the average revenue was 3,195 million yuan. Patent agencies recorded a total income of 46,26 billion yuan, with each agency averaging 9,349 million yuan. Labor productivity within the industry, defined as revenue per employee, was 289,000 yuan.
2023年，中国知识产权服务业总营业收入约为2850亿元，同比增长5.6%。其中，执行企业财务制度的机构平均营业收入为319.5万元。专利代理机构总营业收入约为462.6亿元，单个机构平均营业收入为934.9万元。2023年知识产权服务业从业人员人均创造营业收入（即劳动生产率）为28.9万元/人。
Increased Employment Opportunities
促进就业效果不断显现
As of the end of 2023, around 984,000 practitioners held jobs in the IP service industry, a 1.5% increase from the previous year. This includes 34,396 registered patent agents, reflecting a 9.7% increase. In 2023, 41.4% of IP service providers recruited new staff, and 15.8% hired recent graduates, with most new employees between the ages of 25 and 30. The workforce remained well-educated, with 71.5% holding at least a bachelor's degree.
截至2023年底，中国知识产权服务业从业人员数量约为98.4万人，同比增长1.5%，其中，执业专利代理师为3.4396万人，同比增长9.7%。2023年，有41.4%的知识产权服务机构招收了新入职人员，15.8%的机构录用了应届毕业生。新入职人员年龄主要集中在25岁至30岁。知识产权服务业从业人员学历层次保持较高水平，大学本科及以上学历占比71.5%。
Further Optimization of Service Supply Structure
服务供给结构进一步优化
In 2023, China's IP service supply continued to expand. Geographic coverage improved significantly, with IP service institutions now covering 89.6% of prefecture-level administrative areas, an increase of 1.5 percentage points from the previous year and 6.2 percentage points from two years ago. Service providers became more comprehensive, with 64.9% offering at least two types of IP services and 13.4% providing more than three types of IP services. The range of service models diversified as well; large organizations constructed integrated, full-service models, while smaller ones focused on specialized services, enhancing competitiveness through niche and refined offerings.
2023年，中国知识产权服务供给进一步完善。地理覆盖范围显著增加，中国知识产权服务机构在地级行政区划单位的覆盖比例为89.6%，较去年提升1.5个百分点，较前年提升6.2个百分点。知识产权服务内容更加全面，提供两种及以上业务的知识产权服务机构占比64.9%，有13.4%的服务机构提供3种以上知识产权服务业务。知识产权服务模式更趋多元化。大型机构积极构建全链条一体化服务模式，向客户提供综合性知识产权解决方案，中小型机构则专注于细分市场，通过特色化、精细化服务增强市场竞争力。
Continual Enhancement of Service Capabilities
机构服务能力持续提升
In 2023, the level of digitization and smart services in the IP industry improved further. Digital transformation was underway in 29.3% of institutions, and 82.4% used commercial databases or software to improve service quality. Additionally, 40.3% of institutions provided outbound IP services for Chinese businesses expanding internationally, and 32.2% assisted foreign businesses entering the Chinese market. IP services became more closely linked with business operations and innovation, integrating into company strategies, market competition, brand positioning, compliance reviews, and risk management. A survey found that 56.2% of respondents reported participating in formulating market competition strategies and brand positioning for enterprises.
2023年，知识产权服务数字化与智慧化水平进一步提升。有29.3%的机构推进数字化转型，82.4%的机构利用商业数据库或软件提升服务质量。2023年，有40.3%的机构为中国经营主体“走出去”提供了知识产权服务，有32.2%的机构为境外企业进入中国市场提供了知识产权服务。知识产权服务与企业市场经营和创新发展的结合度更加紧密，知识产权服务深度融入企业战略、市场竞争、品牌布局、合规审查、风险管理等方面，有56.2%的受访机构表示参与了企业市场竞争策略制定与品牌布局。
Greater Support for Innovation
支持创新作用更加显著
In 2023, patent agencies represented 90.6% of all domestic patent applications (indicating a 90.6% patent application representation rate), marking an increase of 9.1 percentage points from the previous year. The representation rate for invention patent applications reached 94.4%. The trademark registration application representation rate stood at 87.7%. Additionally, 320 trademark agencies represented collective and certification trademark registrations for use as geographical indications, filling 968 applications at a 95.8% representation rate.
2023年，专利代理机构代理专利申请量占全部国内专利申请量的90.6%（即专利申请代理率为90.6%），较上年提升9.1个百分点，其中发明专利申请代理率达到94.4%。商标注册申请代理率为87.7%。320家商标代理机构代理作为地理标志使用的集体商标、证明商标注册申请968件，代理率为95.8%。
Support for Patent Commercialization
专利转化支撑作用显现
As of the end of 2023, the percentage of IP service institutions offering patent commercialization services increased significantly to 35.8%, up 5.6 percentage points from the previous year. On the demand side, there was a clear rise in patent commercialization needs from innovators, covering IP operation, information, legal, and consulting services. On the supply side, IP service providers facilitated corporate innovation through various services such as patent valuation, commercialization matchmaking, market positioning, and brand promotion. (Data Source: CNIPA)
截至2023年底，提供专利产业化相关服务的知识产权运营服务机构比例显著提升，达到35.8%，较上年提升5.6个百分点。从需求端看，创新主体对专利产业化相关服务的需求明显提升，在知识产权运营、信息、法律和咨询等服务领域均有体现。从供给端看，服务机构通过专利价值评估、专利转化运用供需对接、市场布局与品牌推广等多维度服务，助力企业创新发展。（数据来源：中国国家知识产权局）
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