Generation of joint patent right

In practice, the patent right of * * * generally arises from one of the following circumstances:

1. Two or more people * * * jointly complete an invention, and together with the inventor * * * become together with the patentee * * *.

2. Two or more units cooperate in research, * * * and complete an invention, becoming * * * and the patentee.

3. The person (or unit) who provides research funds and the inventor * * * become the patentee.

4. If two or more applicants file a patent application for the same invention and creation on the same day, and it is determined through consultation that two or more units or individuals apply for a patent at the same time, the patent right will become * * *.

5. After the death of the patentee, two or more people who have the right to inherit jointly become the same patentee.

6. The invention-creation completed by a unit or more than one individual in accordance with the technology development contract shall be owned by the unit and individual after applying for a patent according to the agreement on the ownership of technological achievements by both parties.

To sum up, there are three main forms of patent right, namely contract, negotiation and practical cooperation. In addition, there are forms such as inheritance and transfer.