1, patent refers to inventions protected by the patent law, that is, patented technology, which is a proprietary technology recognized by the state and protected by law on the basis of publicity. In China, there are three kinds of patents: inventions, utility models and designs.
2. Intellectual property, also known as "intellectual property", refers to the property right of the obligee to the fruits created by his intellectual labor.
Legal basis: Patent Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) Article 1 This Law is formulated for the purpose of protecting the legitimate rights and interests of patentees, encouraging inventions and creations, promoting the application of inventions and creations, improving innovation ability, and promoting scientific and technological progress and economic and social development.