Chinese Journal of Pharmacovigilance ›› 2016, Vol. 13 ›› Issue (9): 533-536.

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Study on Situation and Countermeasures of Traditional Chinese Medicine Patent Protection

KOU Xue-fang, XU Wen*   

  1. Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shandong Jinan 250355, China
  • Received:2016-10-31 Revised:2016-10-31 Online:2016-09-20 Published:2016-10-31

Abstract: Objective To explore the development and distribution of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) patents, by analyzing patent application status of TCM. Methods Chinese Patent Database web was used to inquire the types and quantity of TCM patents from 2008 to 2015. Furthermore,the distribution of patents was also analyzed. Results The number of patent applications was rising continually, but the overall quality is not optimistic at present. The patents were mainly applied by individuals, while enterprises and research institutions shared a small proportion. Conclusion The working focuses of TCM patents should be changed from quantity to quality gradually in the future by multifaceted and multisectoral cooperation, so as to push the research achievement to the market and to enhance the international competitiveness comprehensively.

Key words: traditional Chinese medicine, patent, plant extract

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