1. Beijing

Patent ranking released

Guangdong province topped a list of Chinese provinces and regions ranked by comprehensive patent competitiveness, according to an annual report released by the State Intellectual Property Office late last month. Beijing was ranked second in the list and Jiangsu province, third. The report has analyzed and evaluated the creation, use, protection and management of patents as well as related services in 31 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities. This is the second time that the office has released the regular report.