The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) recently announced the winners of the 26th China Patent Awards. NHU’s invention patent, “A Clean Method for the Preparation of D,L-Methionine,” stood out among numerous entries for its outstanding technological innovation and significant industrial value, earning the company another China Patent Silver Award. To date, NHU has received two China Patent Gold Awards, two Silver Awards, and six Merit Awards.

Built on this core technology, NHU successfully brought methionine production to commercial scale, breaking China’s long-standing reliance on imports. The technology has helped drive the development of China’s feed and animal husbandry industries while strengthening the security of the industrial and supply chains.

Innovation is the driving force behind NHU’s growth, while intellectual property provides a solid foundation for protecting its innovations. As a National Intellectual Property Model Enterprise, NHU has established a comprehensive IP management system covering the entire R&D process. The company takes a systematic approach across multiple areas, including institutional frameworks, strategic development of high-value patent portfolios, early-stage review and risk management, trade secret protection, and IP training and culture development. Together, these efforts provide strong support for the company’s high-quality growth. To date, NHU has secured 915 granted patents, including 757 invention patents, giving the company a strong IP foundation that reinforces its technological leadership and competitive advantage.

Looking ahead, NHU will continue to drive growth through innovation and advance its patent strategy, with a focus on the development, strategic deployment, and commercialization of high-value patents. By strengthening its intellectual property protection, NHU will safeguard the value of its innovations and work towards to its vision of becoming a “global leader in functional chemicals.”