Second, transfer to others: that is, sell the patent to others, which is a one-time transaction. At this time, the patent right has been transferred to others. This situation can only be executed by others, and you can't execute it yourself unless there is a special agreement at the time of transfer.
Third, license others to implement it: whether this situation is a patent right or yours, just license others to implement it, and you charge a license fee every year.
Specifically, it can be divided into the following license types:
1. Exclusive license: Exclusive license means that the licensee has exclusive right to use the patented technology of the licensor (patentee) within certain time and geographical restrictions. The licensee is the only user of the patented technology, and neither the licensor (patentee) nor any third party may exploit the patent within the same time and geographical restrictions. According to this licensing method, although the licensor (patentee) can get a higher patent technology use fee, it also binds the licensor (patentee) itself. This kind of exclusive use license contract, because the licensor (patentee) does not implement the patent, does not care whether the market of patented products is infringed. Therefore, it is generally stipulated that the licensee has the right to directly sue to stop the patent infringement, including the infringement of the licensor (patentee) and any third party.
2. Exclusive (non-exclusive) use: The exclusive (non-exclusive) licensing method stipulates that the licensor (patentee) and the licensee share the right to use the patented technology, and the licensor (patentee) shall not allow any third party to exploit its patent. Licensor (patentee) and licensee * * * share the market and obtain economic benefits through the implementation of patented technology. This exclusive (non-exclusive) license contract generally stipulates that the licensor (patentee) has the obligation to stop patent infringement in time. If the licensor (patentee) fails to stop the patent infringement in time, the licensee is allowed the right to stop the patent infringement.
3. General license: General implementation license is a licensing trade method in which the licensor (patentee) can license the patented technology to others for many times. That's what you said about working with multiple companies or bosses at the same time. In this licensing mode, the licensor (patentee) can not only allow the licensee to exploit its patent, but also allow the third party to use its patent, and the licensor (patentee) still reserves the right to use its patent. The licensee of this licensing contract generally has no right to directly sue to stop patent infringement, but may request