Recently, China National Intellectual Property Administration released the list of 2023 National Intellectual Property Demonstration Enterprises and Advantaged Enterprises, with the Research Institute of Exploration and Development being honored as a newly recognized National Intellectual Property Advantaged Enterprise.

The "National Intellectual Property Demonstration Enterprise" and "National Intellectual Property Advantaged Enterprise" designations are awarded to companies in key national and provincial industrial sectors that can undertake major and key industrial development projects, possess independent intellectual property capabilities, actively engage in intellectual property protection and utilization, establish comprehensive intellectual property management systems and mechanisms, and demonstrate overall intellectual property strengths. This recognition represents the highest honor and evaluation bestowed by the state for a company's intellectual property management efforts.

This achievement is a testament to the Research Institute of Exploration and Development's long-standing dedication to technological innovation, intellectual property protection and strategic patent portfolio development. As of now, the Research Institute has accumulated 107 effective patent grants.