In 2012, AFD China provided pro bono services to several small and micro enterprises and public institutions to help with their IP protection.

In 2012, AFD China helped dozens of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and public institutions to apply for IP-related subsidies or fee waivers. We provided high quality services to the SMEs at preferential prices and made customized protection plans for them. For some of the trademark registrations, we did it for free so as to provide substantial benefit to the SMEs and public institutions.