What are the exceptions to the patent law that novelty is not lost?

Legal analysis: The exceptions for not losing novelty stipulated in the Patent Law are: (1) exhibited for the first time at an international exhibition sponsored or recognized by the China government; (2) It was first published at a specific academic conference or technical conference; (3) Others disclose the contents of the application without the consent of the applicant.

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 that is aesthetically pleasing and suitable for industrial application, which is made on the shape, pattern or their combination of products and all or part of the combination of colors, shapes and patterns.