Patent right can be used as an asset and has the same value as paid-in capital, which is determined by the intangible asset nature of patent right. As an intangible asset, patent right can bring great economic benefits to patentees. It has become the understanding and practice of many advanced enterprises to incorporate patent rights into asset management like other tangible assets (movable property, real estate and monetary funds).
When people form a company, some shareholders can regard their patent rights as intangible assets without paying monetary funds. At this time, the patented shares are equivalent to the paid-in capital.
The value of the patent right can be evaluated by a qualified patent evaluation institution.