Patents and copyrights are not directly related, but they only protect intellectual achievements. Patents are protected by patent law, and copyrights are protected by copyright law, and they are all part of intellectual property rights. Patent protection adopts an examination system, while copyright adopts a registration system.
Legal Basis
Article 2 of the Patent Law
Inventions and creations as mentioned in this Law refer to inventions, utility models and designs.
Invention refers to a new technical solution proposed for a product, method or improvement thereof.
Utility model refers to a new technical solution proposed for the shape, structure or combination of a product that is suitable for practical use.
Appearance design refers to a new design that is aesthetically pleasing and suitable for industrial application, based on the overall or partial shape, pattern, or combination of the product, as well as the combination of color, shape, and pattern.