Simply put, is there a difference between construction methods and patents?

Construction methods and patents are very different in different fields.

The construction method is: the construction method is an important part of enterprise standards, an important content of developing and applying new technologies, and an important symbol of enterprise technical level and construction ability.

A patent is a protected exclusive right owned by the creator of an invention.

From a professional point of view, there is no difference between construction methods and patents in essence, and they all belong to technology. However, the technology that has applied for patent and been granted patent right has one more legal concept than ordinary technology. Has become an intangible property protected by law, and no one else may use it without the authorization of the patentee. Ordinary technology has no such limitation.