Two people apply for a patent at the same time. Who does the patent belong to?
According to the Patent Law: Article 41, two or more applicants on the same day (referring to the date of filing; Where there is priority, it refers to the priority date), where an application for a patent for the same invention-creation is filed, the applicant shall be determined through consultation after receiving the notice from the patent administration department of the State Council. After consultation, it is confirmed that one party gives up and the other party authorizes. If the negotiation is unsuccessful, it will be rejected.