I. Types of patents
The types of patents in China include: invention, utility model and design.
Invention refers to a new technical scheme proposed for a product, method or its improvement.
Utility model refers to a new practical technical scheme for the shape, structure or combination of products.
Appearance design refers to a new design with aesthetic feeling and suitable for industrial application based on the shape, pattern or combination of products and the combination of colors, shapes and patterns.
Second, the benefits of patent application
1, seize the market. Patents are not only used to improve the efficiency of enterprises, but also the driving force for their sustainable development. Therefore, patents have become an important force for enterprises to become bigger and stronger, and also an important means to participate in market competition. Therefore, the more patents manufacturers have, the more they can take the lead in the market.
2. Prevent plagiarism/imitation. Patent is a part of intellectual property and an intangible property, which has the characteristics of exclusiveness, regionality and timeliness. Among them, exclusivity refers to the fact that a company or an individual uses a patent to realize profits without the permission of the patentee within the validity period of the patent, which is an infringement and can effectively protect the legitimate interests of the patentee. Therefore, the exclusiveness of patent plays a great role in preventing competitors from imitating their own products.
3. Prevent patent litigation disputes. In recent years, overseas enterprises frequently encounter litigation disputes over patents and other intellectual property rights. The reason is that it is a big problem not to apply for an international patent as soon as possible. Therefore, enterprises must improve their awareness of intellectual property protection, whether at home or abroad.
4. Conducive to publicity. After applying for a patent, it obviously has a stronger advantage in marketing and advertising, and it is also more emboldened to face its own agents and customers, dare to sell its products at a higher price, and justifiably prove that its products have a higher technical content. Applying for a large number of patents will certainly make your image in the eyes of customers more trustworthy.
5. Important indicators in enterprise evaluation. In addition to the above functions, owning a certain number of patents is also an important index in the listing and other evaluation of enterprises, such as the qualification evaluation of high-tech enterprises, the acceptance and evaluation of scientific and technological projects, etc. Patents also play a bridge role in the marketization of scientific research achievements.