How to explore patents in scientific research or technological transformation

In China, patents are divided into three categories: inventions, utility models and appearance patents, which are generally related to national scientific research projects. First, the technical content of the patent must conform to the scope of the relevant national scientific research project guidelines and support fields; Second, the patent ownership must be clear, and it must be accepted or authorized by China National Intellectual Property Administration, and the patent term is legal and valid, or it is a patented technology or achievement appraised by the local science and technology authorities;

After an invention is granted a patent right, the patent law protects the patent right from infringement. Without the permission of the patentee, others may not use the patented technology, otherwise, it will constitute patent infringement, and the infringer will bear certain legal responsibilities.

The main contents of the patent right enjoyed by the patentee include: the right to exploit its patent; Prohibit others from manufacturing, using, promising to sell, selling or importing their patented products without the permission of the patentee, and the right to transfer and license their use; The right to indicate the patent mark and patent number on the patented product or the packaging of the product; The right to give up the patent right; The right to receive remuneration and benefits, and so on.

The specific content is introduced in detail in the Patent Law of People's Republic of China (PRC). Including: general principles, conditions for granting patent right, patent application, examination and approval of patent application.