Abstract: The innovation process of transgenic crops breeding is synthetically affected by innovation organization, market demands and government policies, among which intellectual property rights (IPR) protection is one of the most crucial factors. Based on the innovation intent for transgenic crops breeding, this paper gave an insight to the present status of transgenic crops breeding in China and also, it conducted a research on the influences of IPR protection leading to transgenic crops breeding through questionnaire surveys and data analysis. Results indicated that IPR protection showed varying degree′s effects upon the intent of R&D investment, Plant Variety Right application and market promotion as well.

Key words: transgenic crops breeding, innovation intent, intellectual property protection