On September 9th, the 10th China International Patent Fair was held in Dalian.
Sponsored by the State Intellectual Property Office and the Liaoning provincial government, the event showcased more than 5,500 patented technologies and products created by 1,175 companies, universities and research institutes from 24 countries and regions. More than 50 buyer groups and 1,600 professional buyers attended the exhibition.
Statistics from the organizing committee show that on the first day of the fair, contracts were signed for 12 major projects with a total value of 447 million yuan ($66.9 million), concerning technologies of smart manufacturing to shipbuilding, new energy and new materials, energy conservation and environmental protection, as well as healthcare.
(Source: SIPO)
