Recently, actively responding to the call of the All-China Patent Agents Association, Kangxin organized all employees to conduct an in-depth study of the newly revised "Code of Professional Ethics and Practice Discipline for Patent Agencies" (hereinafter referred to as the "Code") through video sessions, exchanges, and discussions. This study is not only a profound comprehension of industry standards but also a comprehensive review and enhancement of Kangxin's own compliant operations.

PART 01

Highlights of the New "Code" Revision, Leading New Industry Trends

Compared with previous versions, the "Code" has undergone a comprehensive upgrade and refinement in content, putting forward more systematic and strict requirements ranging from professional ethics, practice discipline, and agency management to disciplinary rules. Among them, it provides extremely detailed enumerations of acts of unfair competition, strengthens the responsibility for "protection of trade secrets," and explicitly requires the "elimination of irregular patent applications." These provisions directly address the pain points and difficulties of the current patent agency industry, drawing a clear red line for the healthy development of the industry.

It is worth noting that the "Code" specifically emphasizes that patent agents shall not use artificial intelligence to directly generate final patent application documents for submission. In today's era of rapid technological change, this provision undoubtedly provides a solid institutional guarantee for the professionalism and quality of patent agency services. At the same time, it encourages patent agencies to provide patent agency assistance services to small and micro enterprises as well as inventors and designers with no or low income, reflecting the social responsibility and commitment of the industry.

PART 02

Kangxin Studies Deeply and Thoroughly, Practicing the Spirit of Compliance

During the learning process, Kangxin not only organized all employees to study the "Code" article by article but also, in combination with the company's actual situation, conducted an in-depth analysis of potential compliance risk points involved in business operations. Company leadership emphasized that, having deeply cultivated the field of intellectual property services for over 30 years, Kangxin must not only be a follower of industry rules but also a communicator and practitioner of compliance culture.

Strengthening professional ethics and improving service quality: Kangxin requires all patent agents to abide by the principles of honest performance, diligence, and dedication, and to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of clients with high-quality services. At the same time, the company actively participates in social public welfare undertakings to demonstrate the social value of the industry.

Strictly observing practice discipline and building a solid defense line for compliance: Regarding key links such as business acceptance, information confidentiality, and service quality assurance, Kangxin requires point-by-point self-inspection to ensure that every operation meets the requirements of the "Code." Particularly for the prevention and control of "irregular applications," the company has established a stricter review mechanism to ensure that every patent application stands the test of time.

Improving agency management and promoting healthy development: Kangxin also continues to improve its full-process management system regarding internal system construction, personnel control, and anti-unfair competition. By resolutely eliminating behaviors such as false publicity and malicious price-cutting, Kangxin is committed to creating a fair, transparent, and orderly market environment.

PART 03

Taking Compliance as the Foundation, Heading Towards a Professional Future Together

Through this study, all Kangxin employees have deeply realized that compliant operation is not only the cornerstone of enterprise survival and development but also an inevitable requirement for promoting the high-quality development of the entire patent agency industry. In the future, Kangxin will continue to take the "Code" as a guide, continuously improve its compliance management level and professional service capabilities, and strive to build a patent agency service brand that is "honest, professional, and compliant," contributing greater strength to the implementation of the innovation-driven development strategy and the construction of a strong intellectual property nation.

This study activity has not only enhanced the compliance awareness of all Kangxin employees but also laid a solid foundation for the company's long-term development. On the road of intellectual property protection, Kangxin will always walk with the industry, jointly build a new defense line for compliance, and create new brilliance for the industry.