The conceptual difference between patents and proprietary technologies: Patents, in a broad sense, include patent rights, patent documents, patented technologies (achievements), etc., which are applied for by the inventor and reviewed by the national patent office. Authorization conditions and requirements, and a property and personal right or invention (technology) that has been granted a patent right; Proprietary technology, also called technical secrets and trade secrets, the legal concept is: "refers to the Technical information and business information that is known to the public, can bring economic benefits to the right holder, is practical and the right holder has taken confidentiality measures" (Article 10 of the Law of the People's Republic of China on Anti-Unfair Competition). Three models). The biggest difference between the two is: 1. Patent is a fully disclosed technology. The technology is disclosed through claims, the scope of protection is determined, and protection is obtained by obtaining exclusive rights; 2. Proprietary technology is absolutely confidential. Technology or information, which protects technology by keeping the technology confidential. The relief measures for both protections are achieved by relying on the law.