According to Article 78 of China's Criminal Law, a criminal sentenced to public surveillance, criminal detention, fixed-term imprisonment or life imprisonment may have his sentence reduced if, during the execution period, he can conscientiously abide by prison regulations, receive education and reform, show genuine repentance, or perform meritorious service; Those who have made significant meritorious service shall have their sentences reduced. There is a legal basis for applying for a new patent to get a reduced sentence.
Second, the patent law gives a clear answer to the question of patent application.
According to the provisions of the Patent Law, if a prisoner invents a patent, the prison can provide the conditions for applying for a patent and help the prisoner apply for a patent.
The above knowledge is Bian Xiao's answer, and I hope it will help you.