The first China Patent Week kicked off Friday in some 20 cities around China to help make its own patented products speed up their process of commercialization and industrialization.

Zhang Qin, vice-director of China's State Intellectual Property Office, said the Patent Week also aims to further develop China's intellectual property market and promote a more innovative China.

Zhang said the week, which will also host exhibitions of patented technologies and products, promotions and forums, serves as a platform for China's patent trading.

The event will last until November 20.
 
(CRI November 16, 2007)