In 2025, the Shanghai International College of Intellectual Property (SICIP) achieved another outstanding result, with four national-level funded projects approved, including one National Natural Science Foundation Youth Project and three National Social Science Foundation Youth Projects. Details are as follows:
National Social Science Foundation Youth Projects
Name |
Title |
Project Topic |
Liu Chang |
Assistant Professor |
Research on the Balancing Mechanism Between the Right of Defense and the Adjudicative Power from the Perspective of Factual Discovery |
Li Xin |
Assistant Professor |
Research on the Mechanisms for Realizing the Value of Ecological Products of Traditional Chinese Medicinal Materials through IP Protection and Utilization |
Tian Xiaochu |
Assistant Professor |
Research on IP Protection and Innovative Development Oriented Toward Digital Twins |
National Natural Science Foundation Youth Project |
Name |
Title |
Project Topic |
Chen Li |
Researcher |
Research on Student Choice and Long-term Effects under the Reform of the College Entrance Examination Admission Mechanism |
In addition, among the doctoral graduates of 2024, three have already received national-level project approvals. Details are as follows:
2024–2025 National Social Science Foundation Youth Projects (Doctoral Graduates) |
Name |
Institution |
Project Topic |
Dilina·Dilixiati |
Xinjiang University of Finance and Economics |
Evaluation of the Implementation Effect of China’s Productive Protection Policies for Intangible Cultural Heritage (2024) |
Jiang Qimeng |
East China University of Political Science and Law |
Research on Restrictions on Foreign Intellectual Property Rights under International Relations Emergencies (2025) |
Qi Liwen |
Shanghai Normal University |
Research on China’s Patent Law Rules for Disclosure of Genetic Resource Origins under the Background of the GRATK Treaty (2025) |
In recent years, Guozhiyuan has focused on frontier theoretical and practical issues in intellectual property under the new wave of scientific and technological revolution, closely aligning with major national and Shanghai strategic needs. The College actively conducts frontier theoretical research supporting comprehensive innovation and applied research promoting the development of strategic emerging industries. Since its establishment in November 2016, the College has undertaken:
· 5 Major Projects of the National Social Science Foundation,
· 2 Key Projects of the National Social Science Foundation,
· 1 National Key R&D Program Project,
· 21 National Natural Science Foundation General/Youth Projects (8 currently in progress),
· 17 National Social Science Foundation General/Youth Projects (10 currently in progress).
More than 50% of the faculty are engaged in ongoing national-level projects.
Looking forward, the College will continue to promote the development of the first-level interdisciplinary discipline of intellectual property, strengthen the cultivation of high-level, interdisciplinary IP talent, fully leverage its interdisciplinary and international advantages, actively serve the national strategy of building an IP powerhouse and advancing technological self-reliance, and support Shanghai in building a globally influential science and technology innovation center and an international intellectual property center city.
