(2) timeliness. It means that the patent right is only valid during the authorization period. After the expiration or termination of the term, the invention will become the common wealth of the whole society, and anyone can use it for free. The duration of the patent right is stipulated by the patent law.
(3) regionality. It means that the patent right granted by a country is only valid within the geographical scope of the granting country or region and is not legally binding on other countries or regions. The patent rights granted by each country or region are independent of each other.
Legal basis: Article 2 of the Patent Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) Invention-creation as mentioned in this Law refers to inventions, utility models and designs.
Invention refers to a new technical scheme proposed for a product, method or its improvement.
Utility model refers to a new practical technical scheme for the shape, structure or combination of products.
Appearance design refers to a new design with aesthetic feeling and suitable for industrial application based on the shape, pattern or combination of products and the combination of colors, shapes and patterns.