The paper retrieves related data from the patent information database of National Intellectual Property Administration, PRC and conducts statistical analysis on the amount of patent application related to avian influenza, review efficiency, regional distribution, applicants, IPC classification and hotspots in study and other aspects both in China and foreign countries by utilizing patent map, in expectation of providing references for patent application related to avian influenza and laying foundation for the prevention and control of avian influenza.