BEIJING --The patent system,
emphasizing exclusive private ownership and gains, was once viewed by
some Chinese people 40 years ago as not aligning with the socialist
values of common innovation for public benefits.

However, at the
ongoing annual National Intellectual Property (IP) Publicity Week, a
nationwide campaign where street banners, media platforms, and public
advertisements all highlight IP-related achievements, the 40th
anniversary of China's Patent Law was commemorated as a milestone in the
history.

Much like an individual reaching 40 years old, the law
of patent, the most important IP type, is seen as entering maturity
through revisions over the past four decades. It has evolved from
passively adapting to international rules to actively addressing
domestic needs, providing strong legal support for the country's
independent innovation.

Observers believe that in the strategic
transformation of China's economy from being large to strong,
particularly in developing new quality productive forces, the law of
patent will play a more crucial role in promoting and safeguarding the
progress.