What preparations do anime characters need to apply for patents? Introduction of patent application for personal cartoon image

Bian Xiao's friend created a cartoon image before coming to the company. Now the company wants to use it, so how can she apply for the patent of animation image to protect her labor? In fact, the key point of this problem is that a friend has created an animation image before coming to the company, so your friend, as an inventor, has the right to decide whether to apply for a patent for the animation image. And has the right to refuse the company to apply for a patent. Of course, since the patent application right can be transferred, your friend can negotiate with the company to apply for a patent. Patent Law: Article 6 An invention-creation made by performing the tasks of the entity or mainly utilizing the material and technical conditions of the entity is a service invention-creation. The right to apply for a patent for a service invention-creation belongs to the unit; After the application is approved, the entity shall be the patentee. The right to apply for a patent for a non-service invention-creation belongs to the inventor or designer; After the application is approved, the inventor or designer shall be the patentee. 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. Therefore, in this case, friends should apply for a patent for an anime character first, and then discuss the patent transfer with the company!