Legal analysis: patent application can determine the ownership relationship of invention and creation rights through legal procedures, so as to effectively protect the achievements of invention and creation and monopolize the market in exchange for the greatest interests. In order to gain the initiative in the market competition, ensure the safety of its own production and sales, and prevent opponents from suing for infringement, the patent right is protected by the national patent law, and no unit or individual may use it without the consent of the patentee.
Legal basis: Article 5 of the Patent Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) does not grant patent right to inventions that violate laws, social morality or harm public interests. No patent right shall be granted to inventions and creations obtained or utilized in violation of laws and administrative regulations and completed by relying on genetic resources.