Does the ownership of patent belong to copyright?

Patent right does not belong to copyright. Patent right refers to the right that the inventor enjoys for the novel, creative and practical invention, utility model and design according to law, while copyright refers to the author's personal rights and property rights that are original in the fields of literature, art and science and can be expressed in a certain form.

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According to Article 2 of Copyright Law of People's Republic of China (PRC), which came into effect in June, 20021.

Works of China citizens, legal persons or unincorporated organizations, whether published or not, shall enjoy copyright in accordance with this Law.

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The term "works" as mentioned in this Law refers to intellectual achievements that are original and can be expressed in a certain form in the fields of literature, art and science, including:

(1) Written works;

(2) Oral works;

(9) Other works as prescribed by laws and administrative regulations.

Article 2 of the Patent Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) shall come into force on June 1 20265438.

Invention-creation as mentioned in this Law refers to inventions, utility models and designs.

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Inventions and utility models granted patent rights should be novel, creative and practical.