On the timeliness of intellectual property rights

Intellectual property rights are usually time-sensitive. Once the validity period stipulated by law is exceeded, unless it is renewed according to law, this right will disappear and related knowledge products will become the wealth of the whole society.

Timeliness of patent right:

1. The term of the invention patent shall not be less than 20 years from the date of application, and the patent term shall not be renewed.

2. The term of utility model shall not be less than 10 years from the date of application, and the patent term shall not be renewed.

3. The term of design shall not be less than 10 years from the date of application, and the patent term shall not be renewed.