What does the patent right mean?

Patent right refers to the right of the patentee to protect his invention, utility model or design by law. The right means that the patentee can prevent others from manufacturing, using, selling and importing the products or methods involved in the patent without permission through legal means. This right is an exclusive right, and only the patentee has the right to use this technology can he obtain economic and social benefits.

The ultimate goal of patent right is to encourage technological innovation and development and encourage enterprises to invest in scientific research. Only when technological innovation is effectively protected can commercial value and social benefits be obtained, thus promoting social progress and development. Therefore, patent rights can stimulate the competitiveness and innovation consciousness of enterprises, thus promoting the continuous progress of technology.

The scope and duration of patent protection are different from other intellectual property rights. The scope of protection is to monopolize a specific technology or idea for a certain period of time, usually 20 years. During the period of patent validity, the patentee can legally use his patented technology, or license others to use or produce and sell it, so as to obtain profits, which is also a way to protect his rights and interests.