Towards the end of 2014, the State Intellectual Property Office (SIPO) saw a transition in its leadership, with professor Shen Changyu taking over the position of Commissioner from Tian Lipu, who had held the role for eight years.
SIPO's reform agenda
The new SIPO Commissioner faces a series of challenges, including raising the standard of examination while dealing with a steady increase in applications, leading international harmonisation and aligning enforcement with China's courts
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