The 22nd Shanghai International Intellectual Property Forum, themed "Intellectual Property and Artificial Intelligence", was held in Shanghai from Oct 18 to 20, gathering policymakers, experts, and business leaders from around the globe.

The 22nd Shanghai International Intellectual Property Forum. [Photo/WeChat ID: Shanghai_IPA]

Focusing on how intellectual property (IP) can empower technological innovation and foster global cooperation, the forum examined the integration of AI development with intellectual property strategies.

Shanghai's strategy demonstrates how IP functions as both a driver for high-quality growth and a symbol of openness in the evolving innovation landscape.

Experts from government bodies, research institutes, enterprises, and international organizations shared insights on IP rule-making in the AI era, asset governance, commercialization strategies, and talent development.

The event also featured the 5th Shanghai Intellectual Property Innovation Awards, honoring achievements in integrated circuits, smart sensors, skincare technology, and medical devices.

Awarding Ceremony of the Shanghai IP Innovation Awards. [Photo/WeChat ID: Shanghai_IPA]

The first-prize patent winners are honored at the awarding ceremony. [Photo/WeChat ID: Shanghai_IPA]

With over 63 high-value invention patents per 10,000 people, about one for every two invention patents, and more than 20,000 in the AI field, Shanghai shows how IP underpins innovation, drives development, and strengthens global connectivity.