The characteristics of intellectual property do not include the right that intellectual property is equal to copyright.
as a special form of rights, intellectual property has the characteristics of being produced according to law, diversified and knowledgeable, which provides strong support for promoting economic development and knowledge innovation. The characteristics of intellectual property are as follows:
1. Intellectual property is a general term for a class of rights rather than a single right. Intellectual property is a kind of rights including patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, etc., not a single specific right.
2. Intellectual property rights are "legally generated" rights. Intellectual property rights are rights that are born according to specific legal systems, procedures and regulations. Only when the steps of application, approval and registration are recognized and protected according to legal provisions can this right be exercised and maintained.
3. The object of intellectual property rights is the achievements of intellectual nature. The object of intellectual property rights is innovative achievements or knowledge output, such as patented technology, trademark names, copyright works, trade secrets and other intellectual achievements. Intellectual property rights pay attention to the protection of innovation and knowledge output, provide legal rights protection for innovators, and provide legal protection for the dissemination of technology and knowledge.
the function of intellectual property system
1. It is beneficial to realize the integration of China's economy with the international economy.
2. It is conducive to encouraging inventions and promoting technological innovation.
3. It is beneficial to introduce foreign advanced technology.
4. It is conducive to attracting overseas investment.
5. It is beneficial to explore the international market.
the international development of intellectual property system refers to the gradual simplification, unification and internationalization of intellectual property systems in the world in terms of substantive content and application approval procedures.
On the one hand, the geographical, intangible and easy-to-spread nature of intellectual property rights makes it impossible for intellectual achievements produced in China to obtain natural protection abroad; On the other hand, due to the rapid development of media and communication tools and the increasing frequency of international exchanges, a large number of intellectual achievements can easily cross national borders and enter other countries.