Legal analysis: Non-patented technology is not protected by law. Non-patented technologies are all kinds of technologies and know-how that are unknown to the outside world, have been adopted in production and business activities, do not enjoy legal protection and can bring economic benefits. It is economical, confidential and dynamic to maintain its exclusivity by self-secrecy. Non-patented technology, like patent right, can make enterprises in an advantageous position in the competition and bring economic benefits to enterprises in the future.
legal basis: patent law of the people's Republic of China article 1 this law is formulated for the purpose of protecting the legitimate rights and interests of patentees, encouraging inventions and creations, promoting the application of inventions and creations, improving innovation ability, and promoting scientific and technological progress and economic and social development.