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How to register data product IP
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
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Shanghai has introduced a system that allows businesses to obtain "ID cards" for their data products through intellectual property registration.
This system helps you:
Protect your data assets with formal recognition
Trade and license data products more easily
Unlock value through financing, transactions, and services
It is particularly relevant for companies working with:
Artificial intelligence (AI)
Data analytics
Digital platforms and algorithms
What types of data products can be registered
You can apply for IP registration if your data product falls into one of the following categories:
Data processing collections
Data processing products
Data technical algorithms (e.g. AI models)
Who can apply
This service is suitable for:
Tech companies and AI developers
Data service providers
Enterprises with proprietary datasets or algorithms
Businesses seeking to commercialize data assets
How to apply
The process is online and free of charge.
Step 1: Log in
Step 2: Submit materials
Prepare and upload the following documents:
Registration application form
Summary of the data product
Explanation of substantive processing and innovation
Description of application scenarios
Step 3: Review process
Your application will need to be approved before entering a 15-day public announcement period.
Step 4: Final approval
If no objections are raised, you will receive a registration certificate.
The certificate will be recorded on the blockchain at the Shanghai Digital Preservation Center's IP Sub-center for secure preservation.
Validity period
The registration certificate is valid for three years.
What you can do after registration
Once your data product is registered, you can:
Trade it on platforms such as the Shanghai Data Exchange
License it to other businesses
Use it as collateral for financing
Generate revenue through data services
Source: Shanghai Municipal Development and Reform Commission
