The difference between Class 1 intellectual property rights and Class 2 intellectual property rights
Class 1 inventions are authorized invention patents, and Class 2 inventions are utility model patents.
First class invention patents
1. Invention patents
Invention patent applications are difficult and take a long time. As we all know, many companies choose to apply for patents from their head offices. Or obtain it through transfer through other channels. In the high-tech enterprise certification scoring system, the score of the transferred patent must be lower than that of the independent application. Enterprises can conduct a comprehensive analysis before applying for high-tech, and then consider whether to apply or transfer authorization to obtain it.
2. Exclusive rights for new plant varieties, national crop varieties, national new drugs, national first-level protected varieties of traditional Chinese medicine, and integrated circuit layout designs.
These are not common in high-tech enterprise certification. Companies with such qualifications can easily resolve the problem of insufficient intellectual property rights.
Class II and Class II invention patents
1. Utility model patents
The utility model review cycle has been extended by 7-14 months. Authorization can be issued just by applying. If this is not possible, you should start applying at least 1 year in advance.
2. Design patents
Whether design patents can be used to apply for high-tech enterprise certification has been controversial. In fact, appearance patents are not excluded from the scope of intellectual property rights recognized by high-tech enterprises. , can be used for declaration, but the "gold content" needs to be verified.
3. Software copyright
Software copyright is the most common among high-tech enterprises. It is favored by enterprises because of its low application threshold and short certification period. If the enterprise's products are really completely related to the software, Don’t take the bait, and don’t force yourself.