What is non-patented technology and what are its characteristics?

Non-patented technology is also called "know-how" and "know-how". Refers to technical knowledge unknown to the outside world, such as unique design, modeling, formula, calculation formula, software package, manufacturing process and other technical know-how, technical secrets, etc. An intangible asset of an enterprise. Non-patented technology, like patent right, can make enterprises in an advantageous position in the competition and bring economic benefits to enterprises in the future. Unlike patent rights, non-patented technologies are not registered in patent offices, but monopolized by secret means.

Features: Non-patented technology is not the object of patent law protection. Non-patented technology maintains its exclusivity through self-confidentiality, which has the characteristics of economy, confidentiality and dynamics.

Article 6 of the Regulations for the Implementation of People's Republic of China (PRC) Technology Contract Law (Invalid) stipulates that non-patented technologies include:

(1) Technological achievements that have not been patented;

(2) Technological achievements that have not been granted patent rights;

(3) Technological achievements for which no patent right is granted according to the Patent Law.