The registration time for the Intellectual Property Examination varies from place to place, but it is mainly concentrated in July and August. The registration website is "Online Registration" in China Personnel Examination Network. Candidates can only be regarded as successful after completing online payment.

an intellectual property division is an intellectual property major for intermediate economists. Intellectual property division mainly tests whether candidates understand the theoretical principles of intellectual property, master professional working methods and techniques, understand relevant professional laws, norms (regulations), and have the ability to use the above knowledge to engage in professional practice of intellectual property, and create, use, protect, manage and serve intellectual property scientifically and reasonably.

The examination contents mainly include: intellectual property foundation, patent application, patent protection, patent application, trademark foundation, trademark use, trademark protection, copyright, geographical indications, trade secrets, layout design of integrated circuits, new plant varieties and genetic resources.