China's patent transfer, licensing filings rise 7.1% Jan-Sept

China recorded 496,000 filings for patent transfers and licences in the first nine months of 2026, up 7.1percent from a year earlier, official data showed, signalling steady progress in turning intellectual property into commercial use.

The figures were unveiled at the 15th China International Patent Fair in Wuxi, Jiangsu province.

China's combined imports and exports of IP royalties totaled 331.59 billion yuan ($49.36 billion), also maintaining stable growth.

Patent transactions and conversions are a key mechanism to monetize intellectual property and connect scientific innovation with industrial application.