1. The patent right is the exclusive right enjoyed by the inventor or his assignee within a certain period of time, which is approved by the national patent administrative department according to law.
2. Proprietary technology, also known as non-patented technology and technical secrets, refers to knowledge and skills that have not been disclosed or patented, mainly including design data, technical specifications, technological processes, material formulas, business know-how, drawings, data and other technical materials.
3. Proprietary technology is confidential, while patented technology is disclosed within the scope stipulated by the Patent Law.
4. Proprietary technology covers a wide range, including design data, technical specifications, process flow, material formula, business know-how, drawings, etc.
5. Patented technology has a clear legal protection period, while proprietary technology has no legal protection period.
6. The protection of patented technology is usually carried out in accordance with the provisions of the patent law, and the laws protecting proprietary technology mainly include the People's Republic of China (PRC) Contract Law and the People's Republic of China (PRC) Anti-Unfair Competition Law.