Answer: A
Article 13 of the "Regulations on the Implementation of the Patent Law of the People's Republic of China" stipulates: "The same invention and creation can only be granted one patent." Article 9 of the Patent Law stipulates: “If two or more applicants apply for patents for the same invention and creation, the patent right shall be awarded to the first applicant.” According to the provisions of Article 9 of the Patent Law, two or more applicants shall If an applicant applies for patents for the same invention and creation on the same day, he or she shall determine the applicant through consultation after receiving a notice from the patent administration department of the State Council.