The difference between patent and intellectual property

Legal analysis: Simply put, patent right is a kind of intellectual property right. Intellectual property right refers to the patent right enjoyed by the obligee for the intellectual labor results created by him, which is generally valid for a limited period of time. As for patents, it's for patents. If an invention is not patented, it will not be patented.

Legal basis: Article 123 of the Civil Law of People's Republic of China (PRC), in which civil subjects enjoy intellectual property rights according to law. Intellectual property rights are the exclusive rights enjoyed by the obligee to the following objects according to law: (1) works; (2) Inventions, utility models and designs; (3) Trademarks; (4) Geographical indications; (5) Business secrets; (6) Layout design of integrated circuits; (7) New plant varieties; (8) Other objects prescribed by law.