Indirect infringement refers to the behavior that the actor intentionally induces, encourages and abets others to exploit others' patents, although it does not constitute direct infringement of others' patents, resulting in direct infringement. Subjectively, the actor intentionally induces or instigates others to infringe others' patents, which objectively provides the necessary conditions for the direct infringement of others' patents. For product patents, indirect infringement refers to providing, selling or importing raw materials or components used to manufacture patented products; For method patents, indirect infringement refers to providing, selling or importing materials, devices or special equipment used in patented methods. Subjectively, indirect infringers should have the intention of inducing, abetting and abetting others to directly infringe others' patent rights. If the actor provides infringement conditions for others knowing that they intend to commit patent infringement, it constitutes indirect infringement.
legal ground
Article 1 168 of the Civil Code stipulates that if two or more persons jointly commit an infringement and cause damage to others, they shall be jointly and severally liable.