When you apply for an invention patent and make it public, you have the right to be protected.

There is no patent right yet. Article 13 of the Patent Law stipulates that after the publication of an application for a patent for invention, the applicant may require the entity or individual who exploits the invention to pay an appropriate fee. However, if the unit or individual refuses to pay the fee, you will not be able to exercise your right of appeal until you obtain the patent right. (Wuhan Tian Li Patent Office)