Formula patents, even if protected, what's the point?

If you don't want to disclose the formula patent, you can apply for trade secrets in intellectual property rights. Trade secrets refer to technical and commercial information that is not known to the public, has commercial value and is kept confidential by the obligee.

The patent is open, but it is protected. It means: let this patent be learned by people in this industry, let this industry compete healthily and learn from each other, and you will not stop there and be satisfied with a patent without continuing research and development. At the same time, open patents can also bring you commercial advantages, let the outside world know that you have this technology and can attract investment. Moreover, you can charge others for unauthorized use of your patent. Wait a minute.