Are patents intellectual property rights?

Legal analysis: Yes. Intellectual property rights cover patent rights, which is simply a kind of intellectual property rights. Intellectual property right refers to the patent right enjoyed by the obligee for the intellectual labor results created by him, which is generally valid for a limited period of time. Among them, the fruits of intellectual labor, including trademarks, inventions, signs and various designs, are considered intellectual property rights.

Legal basis: Article 4 of the Regulations on the Protection and Management of Health Intellectual Property Rights refers to the intellectual property rights that should be owned or held by the unit according to the provisions of laws and regulations or the contract, including the intellectual property rights enjoyed by the unit and others.

The intellectual property rights mentioned in these Provisions include:

1. patent right;

2. Trademark right;

3. Copyright;

4. Technical secrets and business secrets;

5 unit name and various service marks;

6. The right to other intellectual achievements and activities protected by laws and regulations promulgated by the state.