Can a good idea be patented? What should I do?
Many friends said that I also want to apply for a patent, but I don't have anything in kind yet. Can only good ideas be patented? A good idea, a novel idea, is strictly patentable; The idea of applying for a patent must be a feasible technical scheme, and must also be novel, creative and practical. But it is necessary for those skilled in this field to realize your idea. When reviewing, the examiner won't ask you in kind, as long as you judge that the function you said can be realized. Both methods and devices can be patented, as long as your improved method steps or functional modules will bring technical improvement and beneficial technical effects compared with the existing technology. Can a good idea be patented? According to the Patent Law of People's Republic of China (PRC): Article 2 Invention-creation as mentioned in this Law refers to inventions, utility models and designs. Invention refers to a new technical scheme proposed for a product, method or its improvement. Utility model refers to a new practical technical scheme for the shape, structure or combination of products. Appearance design refers to a new design with aesthetic feeling and suitable for industrial application based on the shape, pattern or combination of products and the combination of colors, shapes and patterns. Article 22 An invention or utility model that has been granted a patent right shall be novel, creative and practical. Creative patent applications need to be mature and feasible, and can be implemented literally; It needs to be practical in function and can bring economic benefits, which is the value; Secondly, compared with the existing technology, it needs to be advanced.