Türkiye has become the first country to participate in the Belt and Road Accelerated Patent Examination Pilot Project, a program designed to fast-track patent applications from Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) countries in China. Led by the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), the initiative will run from January 20, 2025, to January 19, 2027.

Under this program, eligible applicants from participating countries can request expedited patent examination through CNIPA, following a structured process aimed at reducing approval times. First announced at the Third Belt and Road High-Level Intellectual Property Conference in September 2024, the project is part of broader efforts to strengthen IP cooperation among BRI nations.

Türkiye’s participation was formalized through a Letter of Intent for Cooperation between CNIPA and the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office. By joining the program, Türkiye seeks to accelerate patent processing for its innovators in China, fostering cross-border intellectual property collaboration.

CNIPA has indicated plans to expand the initiative by including additional patent offices from other BRI countries, further reinforcing intellectual property cooperation to support economic and technological development.

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