Explanation of patent terms of the same family

Patent of the same family refers to a group of patent applications or patents, which have the same inventive concept, but may have different protection scope, protection form or protection area. These patent applications or patents are called separate applications or patents of the same patent family, and are usually called patent families.

1. The application and authorization process of the same patent may involve many countries and regions, so there are certain geographical differences among them. The patent application and authorization of the same family also involves many applicants and inventors, so there is a certain right dispute and competition between them.

2. The existence of kindred patents can provide more protection opportunities and rights protection for patentees. In some cases, multiple applications or patents of the same family patent can be authorized in different countries and regions at the same time, thus expanding the scope and region of patent protection. In addition, kindred patents can provide more bargaining chips and strategic space for patentees.

3. Patents of the same family may also bring some problems. First of all, the application and authorization process of the same family patent may involve many countries and regions, so a lot of time and resources need to be invested in application and maintenance. In addition, due to the different legal provisions in different countries and regions, the right disputes and competitive relations between patents of the same family may become more complicated and difficult to solve.

Importance of patent application

1. Protection of innovation achievements: The patent system protects inventors' innovation achievements through legal means, so that they can enjoy exclusive patent rights. This enables inventors to monopolize the market for a certain period of time and obtain economic returns through technology transfer and licensing. At the same time, it also encouraged the inventor's technological innovation and enthusiasm for invention.

2. Promoting scientific and technological progress: The implementation of the patent system is conducive to promoting scientific and technological progress. It encourages inventors to publicize their inventions and promote scientific and technological progress through technical exchanges and cooperation. At the same time, it also enables other researchers to innovate on the basis of their predecessors and form a virtuous circle.

3. Enhance market competitiveness: Enterprises with patent rights have a competitive advantage in the market. Because the patent right is exclusive, other enterprises can't produce and sell in the same field, which makes the enterprises with patent right occupy a dominant position in the market. At the same time, other enterprises are encouraged to strengthen technological innovation in order to obtain more patents and improve market competitiveness.