1. Different purposes: The purpose of patent award is to encourage and motivate enterprises and individuals to carry out patent innovation activities and enhance their technological innovation ability and awareness of intellectual property protection; Support fund is to support the capital demand of enterprises and individuals in the process of patent implementation and application, and promote the marketization and industrialization of patents.
2. Different measurement standards: Patent awards are usually evaluated based on the quantity, quality, commercialization degree and other indicators or evaluation systems of patented technologies; However, the allocation of support funds will give more consideration to the market prospects, industrial development needs, actual needs and financial situation of the applicants involved in the patent.
3. Different scope of use: Patent awards are generally applicable to enterprises or individuals that have obtained patent rights and have been effectively used in actual production and operation, aiming at encouraging and rewarding their patent innovation achievements; Support funds are more for start-ups, technology-based enterprises and other enterprises or individuals that face difficulties due to insufficient funds in the process of patent implementation, providing support and help.
It should be noted that specific policies and regulations may be adjusted and changed due to different regions and times. It is recommended to consult relevant policy documents or relevant departments of local governments to obtain the latest policy information.