1, register. That is, the right holder of the invention-creation submits a request, instructions and other related materials to apply for a patent;
2. Patent transfer. That is, the patentee transfers his rights to the assignee;
3. Patent licensing.
Legal basis: People's Republic of China (PRC) Patent Law.
Article 26 Where an applicant applies for a patent for invention or utility model, he shall submit the written request, specification and its abstract, patent right and other documents.
Article 27 To apply for a patent for design, a written request, a picture or photograph of the design, a brief description of the design and other documents shall be submitted.
Article 10 The right to apply for a patent and the patent right may be transferred.
Where a unit or individual in China transfers the right to apply for a patent or the patent right to a foreigner, foreign enterprise or other foreign organization, it shall go through the formalities in accordance with the provisions of relevant laws and administrative regulations.
Where the right to apply for a patent or the patent right is transferred, the parties concerned shall conclude a written contract and register it with the patent administration department of the State Council, which shall make an announcement. The transfer of the right to apply for a patent or the patent right shall take effect from the date of registration.