Sharp Rise Seen in Chinese Patents 110
ianare writes "According to a report by the UN's intellectual property agency, the number of requests for patents in China grew by 33% in 2005 compared with the previous year. That gives it the world's third highest number behind Japan and the United States, the agency said. China's leaders have been urging companies to become more creative, and put more of their money into developing new technology. 'Made by China' rather than simply 'Made in China' will mean that the country's economic miracle stands a far better chance of lasting longer."
The Old Switcharoo. (Score:1, Funny)
Everyone in the West... (Score:3, Funny)
chinese patents are increasing (Score:3, Funny)
'No way, man. Someone is just messing with you!'
'I swear it is true, you just find something that isn't yet patented, like breathing or clicking on a triangle instead of a box, then get a patent on that, then sue everybody'
'Bullcrap!'
'Ok, I will patent something myself. That will show you.'
Re:Level the playing field? (Score:3, Funny)