Can the patent right be pledged?

Legal analysis: the patent right can be transferred.

Legal basis: Article 440th of the Civil Code of People's Republic of China (PRC). The following rights that the debtor or a third party has the right to dispose of may be pledged:

(1) Bills of exchange, promissory notes and checks.

(2) Bonds and certificates of deposit.

(3) Warehouse receipts and bills of lading;

(4) Transferable fund shares and equity;

(5) Transferable intellectual property rights such as the exclusive right to use a registered trademark, patent right and copyright;

(6) Existing and future accounts receivable;

(7) Other property rights that can be pledged according to laws and administrative regulations.

Article 10 of the Patent Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) * * * The patent application right and patent right can be transferred. Where a unit or individual in China transfers the right to apply for a patent or the patent right to a foreigner, foreign enterprise or other foreign organization, it shall go through the formalities in accordance with the provisions of relevant laws and administrative regulations. Where the right to apply for a patent or the patent right is transferred, the parties concerned shall conclude a written contract and register it with the patent administration department of the State Council, which shall make an announcement. The transfer of the right to apply for a patent or the patent right shall take effect from the date of registration.