How many patent applicants can there be? Concepts of patent inventor and patentee

How many patent applicants can there be? As we all know, patent right is an important right under intellectual property rights. Patents in China generally include inventions, utility models and designs. However, with the patent right, there is a market. A technology will only be protected by state coercion if it is approved by the relevant state organs. So how many patent applicants can there be? How many patent applicants can there be? There is no limit on the number of patent applicants in China, so there can be many patent applicants applying for a patent. The concept of patent inventor and patentee Before we talk about the difference between patentee and inventor, we must first understand the concept of inventor. The inventor or designer mentioned in the patent system only represents the person who has made substantial contributions to this patent. In the process of completing the invention-creation, a person who is only responsible for organizing the work, providing convenience for the utilization of material and technical conditions or engaging in other auxiliary work does not belong to the inventor or designer. There is no limit on the number of applicants and inventors for a patent application. The position of the first inventor is the most important, and the second and third are of certain significance. The latter is only the meaning of nominally participating in the project. The number of applicants will affect the application fee. If one person applies, the application fee will be reduced by 85%, and if two or more people apply, it will be reduced by 70%. The inventor can only be an individual, not a unit patent inventor. He only has the right of reputation, but no property right, so he can only change it and cannot transfer it. The patent applicant or patentee can be an individual or a unit, and the property right can be transferred; The applicant before the patent is not authorized is called the patent applicant, and the patent is called the patentee after it is authorized. Only those who have the right to apply (including natural persons and legal persons) are patentees and have patent rights. How to distinguish the rights enjoyed by patentees and inventors? The status of service inventors and non-service inventors determines the rights enjoyed by patentees and inventors. The right to apply for a patent for service invention belongs to the unit. As the patentee, the unit has the right to possess, use and dispose of its patent, but the inventor (or designer) does not enjoy these rights. A non-post inventor has the right to apply for a patent and the patent right belongs to himself. Only I have the right to possess, use and dispose of patents, and I can also sell patents, transfer the right to use patented technology or implement patents to obtain economic benefits. Some people may ask, if the patent inventor leaves his job, can he take the patent with him? Should the company pay the corresponding fees? The patent law makes it clear that the inventor enjoys the right of authorship and the right to get necessary remuneration, but he has no right to possess, use and dispose of the patent, and cannot transfer the patent without authorization to obtain benefits. Therefore, the inventor has the right to get material encouragement such as bonuses, and may not take the patent away, otherwise it will be infringement. How many people can a patent applicant have? That's all we have to answer about the concept of patent inventor and patentee. If you want to apply for a patent, please contact our online customer service or call Bajie Intellectual Property National Free Service Hotline. We have many years of professional intellectual property agency experience, professional business team and the concept of serving customers wholeheartedly, which can help you apply smoothly.