The Importance of Strategic Analysis in Improving Patent Quality and Defining a Reasonable Scope of Protection for Claims

BAI Bing, Kuan Jun, Ding Xiaoqiang, Li Yajun, Wang Liheng

High-Technology and Commercialization ›› 2026, Vol. 32 ›› Issue (8) : 125.

主管:中国科学院
主办:中国科学院文献情报中心、中国高科技产业化研究会
ISSN:1006-222X
CN:11-3556/N
High-Technology and Commercialization ›› 2026, Vol. 32 ›› Issue (8) : 125.

The Importance of Strategic Analysis in Improving Patent Quality and Defining a Reasonable Scope of Protection for Claims

  • BAI Bing1,Kuan Jun2,Ding Xiaoqiang2,Li Yajun2,Wang Liheng2
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Currently, China is advancing from a “patent powerhouse” to a “patent superpower,” shifting its patent strategy from quantity-driven growth to quality enhancement. This paper explores the importance and strategies for improving patent quality and reasonably defining claim scope within the context of building an intellectual property superpower. Research indicates that overly broad claim scope leads to difficulties in obtaining patents and unstable rights, while overly narrow scope weakens patent protection. To enhance patent quality, coordinated efforts are required at both the application and examination stages: During application, strengthen publicity and guidance, standardize application procedures, and leverage patent pre-examination services. During examination, rigorously control grant quality, enhance examination capabilities, and improve the reasoning behind rejections. Systematic quality improvement will foster high value patents and support the implementation of innovation-driven development strategies.

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patent quality / claims / scope of protection / strategy analysis

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BAI Bing, Kuan Jun, Ding Xiaoqiang, Li Yajun, Wang Liheng. The Importance of Strategic Analysis in Improving Patent Quality and Defining a Reasonable Scope of Protection for Claims[J]. High-Technology and Commercialization. 2026, 32(8): 125

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