It is required when applying for awards, applying for patents, and issuing subsidies.

Science and Technology Novelty Search (referred to as Novelty Search for short) refers to a novelty search agency with novelty search business qualifications that verifies the novelty of scientific and technological content based on the needs provided by the novelty search client, in accordance with the "Science and Technology Novelty Search Standards" ” (Guoke Faji Zi No. 2000544) to operate and make a conclusion (novelty check report).