When will the patent transfer contract come into effect?

Legal analysis: Relevant laws stipulate that patent application right and patent right can be transferred, and at the same time stipulate that patent application right or patent right can be transferred. The parties shall conclude a written contract, and the transfer of the right to apply for a patent or the patent right shall take effect from the date of registration. Due to the characteristics of the patent application itself, the patent application or the transfer of the patent right should be registered and announced by the Patent Office, so that the public can know the legal status of the change of the patent subject.

Legal basis: Article 10 of the Patent Law of People's Republic of China (PRC), the patent application right and patent right can be transferred. Where a unit or individual in China transfers the right to apply for a patent or the patent right to a foreigner, foreign enterprise or other foreign organization, it shall go through the formalities in accordance with the provisions of relevant laws and administrative regulations. Where the right to apply for a patent or the patent right is transferred, the parties concerned shall conclude a written contract and register it with the patent administration department of the State Council, which shall make an announcement. The transfer of the right to apply for a patent or the patent right shall take effect from the date of registration.