Can the patent right be pledged?

The patent right can be pledged. The pledge of patent right or the pledge of property right in patent right belongs to the pledge of rights, which means that the property right in patent right is used as the pledge subject matter. When the debtor fails to perform the debt within the time limit, the creditor has the right to be compensated in priority with the transfer price of the patent right. Patent pledge has the following characteristics: (1) The subject matter of patent pledge is right, and the property right in patent right is the subject matter. (2) During the period of patent pledge, the pledgee has absolutely no right to license others to use or transfer the pledge right, and the pledgee only has the right to possess and preserve the right. (3) During the pledge of the patent right, all expenses for maintaining the patent right itself, such as annual fees and patent fees, shall be borne by the pledgor. (4) The registration of patent pledge takes effect. The pledge of movable property takes effect when the pledged property is delivered to the pledgee. However, in addition to concluding a pledge contract, the pledge of patent rights must also be registered, and the pledge right will take effect from the date of registration.