Can the patentee be changed after the patent is published?

Yes, the patentee can change, but the patentee on the patent certificate will not issue a new certificate because of the change. In the case of change of rights, only copies of the patent register can be processed. In other words, after the transfer of the patent right, the patent office will no longer issue new certificates. To prove that you are the obligee, you need a copy of the patent register issued by the Patent Office, which is an effective legal document.

legal ground

Article 10 of the patent law

The right to apply for a patent and the patent right can be transferred. Where a unit or individual in China transfers the right to apply for a patent or the patent right to a foreigner, foreign enterprise or other foreign organization, it shall go through the formalities in accordance with the provisions of relevant laws and administrative regulations. Where the right to apply for a patent or the patent right is transferred, the parties concerned shall conclude a written contract and register it with the patent administration department of the State Council, which shall make an announcement. The transfer of the right to apply for a patent or the patent right shall take effect from the date of registration.