Can intellectual property be transferred?

Legal analysis: Intellectual property rights are transferable. Patent right, referred to as "patent" for short, is an intellectual property right that the inventor or his assignee enjoys the exclusive right to exploit a specific invention within a certain period of time according to law. Patent transfer is a legal act in which the patentee enjoys the right to apply for a patent and assigns the right to apply for a patent and the patent right to others.

Legal basis: Article 10 of the Patent Law of People's Republic of China (PRC), the patent application right and 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.