Under the correct leadership of the province and the provincial government, our province's intellectual property has achieved remarkable success. 5 patents obtained ninth China Patents Golden Award, accounting for one third of the country. 2006 patent applications and the granting of 12 consecutive years ranked first in the country. Invention patent applications for two consecutive years ranked first in the country and the whole society generally improves the awareness of intellectual property rights. Institution uses the intellectual property system to enhance ability remarkably, and play an important role to promote the provincial economy and social development and building innovative Guangdong. To encourage invention and promote the application of patented technologies, the Provincial Personnel Department and the Provincial Intellectual Property Rights Bureau decide to give the " a system and method of immediate communication " etc. 10 invention patents and appearance designs the 2007 Guangdong Patent Golden Award, give the "external computer equipment attached storage function method and Architecture" etc. 39 inventions, utility model patents, and designs the 2007 Guangdong Patent Excellence Awards (list of winners attached).
   We hope the commended units will make persistent efforts to further improve the capability of independent innovation and patent application level. The units across the province should take the commended units for example, positively develop and implement the intellectual property strategy, and constantly improve the IPR creation, management, protection and use of capacity, make a greater and faster contribution to promoting economic and social development.