The National Development and Reform Commission released the Circular on Application for State Certified Corporate Technology Centers 2008 (15th Group), requiring candidate companies to have self-generated IPRs, famous brands, a sound IPR management system and illustrious performance based on the innovations.

The Circular spells out the mandatory requirements for candidate companies, reasonably full capacity for research, development and experiment, strong innovative power, high investment in R & D, cutting-edge technology supported by self-generated IPRs and famous brands with the strength to compete globally.  Their strength in R & D and innovation shall also be industry-leading.

(China IP News)

2008-03-27