An invention or utility model that is granted a patent right must be one that can solve technical problems and be implemented. In other words, if the application is for a product (including inventions and utility models), then the product must be able to be manufactured in industry and solve technical problems; If you are applying for a method (only referring to invention), then this method must be able to be applied to industry and solve technical problems. Only products or methods that meet the above conditions can patent applications be granted a patent right.
The so-called industry includes industry, agriculture, forestry, aquaculture, animal husbandry, transportation, culture and sports, daily necessities and medical devices.
A technical scheme that can be manufactured or used in industry refers to a technical scheme that conforms to the laws of nature, has technical characteristics and can be implemented. These schemes do not necessarily mean using machines and equipment, or making articles, but they can also include, for example, a method of driving fog, or a method of converting energy from one form to another.
Can produce positive effects, refers to the application for a patent for invention or utility model at the filing date, its economic, technical and social effects can be expected by technicians in their technical fields. These influences should be positive and beneficial.