Who is the author of the patent?

Legal analysis: the authors of invention patents are divided into: the first author (inventor), the second author (inventor), the third author (inventor) and the fourth author (inventor). The number of authors here is determined according to the signature position of the inventor on the patent certificate.

Legal basis: Article 2 of the Patent Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) Invention-creation as mentioned in this Law refers to inventions, utility models and designs. Invention refers to a new technical scheme proposed for a product, method or its improvement. Utility model refers to a new practical technical scheme for the shape, structure or combination of products. Appearance design refers to a new design with aesthetic feeling and suitable for industrial application based on the shape, pattern or combination of products and the combination of colors, shapes and patterns.