Patent Examination Cooperation Center: refers to the department in charge of examination business in China National Intellectual Property Administration, which belongs to the State Information Bureau. There are also departments responsible for charging, searching and auditing.
China National Intellectual Property Administration Patent Examination Cooperation Center, established in May, 20001,is a public institution directly under China National Intellectual Property Administration. It has the qualification of an independent legal person and has independent personnel, labor and financial management rights.