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An official from China’s Supreme People’s Procuratorate (SPP) vowed on Thursday to strengthen the protection of intellectual property and researchers in future-oriented industries, aiming to create a favorable environment to spur innovation.

At a press briefing on Thursday, Gong Ming, deputy procurator-general of the SPP, pledged to tackle infringement severely to deter violations while also ensuring lawful and efficient resolution to protect the legitimate rights and interests of rights holders. This includes prioritizing the security of intellectual property and the interests of rights holders in relevant industries.

The SPP also vowed to intensify judicial protection for researchers in future-oriented industries, handling research funding and high-tech talent cases with caution, and creating an environment of tolerance for setbacks to stimulate social innovation.

Future-oriented industries are key drivers of the technological revolution and industrial transformation, serving as central representatives of China’s new quality productive forces, Gong noted.

Gong said that upcoming policies focus on facilitating the healthy development of future-oriented industries in China, including artificial intelligence, green energy, and information communication.

The development of future-oriented industries is closely intertwined with digital technologies, making the advancement of the protection of digital technology’s property imperative.

Gong Peihua, deputy procurator-general of the People’s Procuratorate in Shanghai, said at the press briefing that Shanghai is committed to protecting the intellectual property of digital technologies and aims to better support digital technology development.

Shanghai will comprehensively combat related infringement crimes, as the criminal activities are often concentrated in technology innovation and high-tech enterprises related to future-oriented industries.

The official stated that Shanghai solved over 300 cases of infringement in 2024, totaling 600 million yuan ($82.79 million), showcasing achievements and positive efforts in promoting high-quality protection of intellectual property.