The Chinese government's focus on intellectual property work has moved to the stage of helping companies better use the patent process and providing improved services after applications are filed, Tian Lipu, commissioner of the State Intellectual Property Office, said at the annual Patent Information Conference that began in Beijing on Sept 11.

"Due to implementation of IP strategies, the society is paying more attention to the creation, commercialization, quality and market value of Chinese patents rather than just protection," he added.

Tian said that an important goal of the national strategy is to foster and develop a market-oriented IP information system, with companies involved in the development.