How many kinds of patents are software copyrights?

Software copyright is not a patent, there is a difference between them. Software copyright refers to all kinds of exclusive rights enjoyed by software developers or other rights holders in accordance with the relevant copyright law. A patent is a document issued by a government agency or regional organization representing several countries according to the application. Under normal circumstances, a patented invention can only be implemented by others with the permission of the patentee. Software copyright protection is mainly based on Copyright Law and Regulations on Computer Software Protection, while patent protection is mainly based on Patent Law and Intellectual Property Law of the People's Republic of China. After the software copyright is written, it is naturally protected and can be obtained without review, and the submitted materials meet the specifications. Patents need formal examination and practical examination, and can only be protected if they meet many requirements such as novelty, creativity and practicality.