Horizontal project refers to the technical or management cooperation between enterprises or organizations to solve practical problems with external units or organizations. This kind of cooperation usually involves some technical or management innovations, so horizontal projects can apply for patents.
However, when applying for a patent for a horizontal subject, we should pay attention to the following points:
1. must meet the application conditions stipulated in the patent law, including novelty, creativity and practicality.
2. The specific application scenarios and scope of the technology must be clearly stated, so that the examiner can better understand the technical content and evaluate whether it meets the conditions stipulated in the Patent Law.
3. It is necessary to reach an agreement through consultation with the cooperative units or organizations to ensure the confidentiality of technology and the ownership of intellectual property rights to be properly resolved.
In a word, it is feasible to apply for a patent for horizontal projects, but attention should be paid to the terms and procedures of patent application and intellectual property negotiations with cooperative units or organizations.