The patent system is a legal system that grants patents to inventions that apply for patents according to the Patent Law, and at the same time discloses the contents of inventions that apply for patents for invention creation, information exchange and paid technology transfer.
An internationally accepted management system that uses legal and economic means to promote technological progress. The establishment of this system is to confirm and protect the inventors' intellectual achievements, publicize and utilize the latest inventions, encourage inventions, popularize and make early use of technological achievements, promote international technical exchanges, and promote technological progress and economic development.
The characteristics of the patent system:
1. Exclusive. Patent right is an intangible property right, which is exclusive. Unless otherwise provided by law, anyone who exploits a patent must obtain the permission of the patentee and pay the royalties according to the agreement of both parties, otherwise it will constitute infringement.
2. timeliness. It means that the patent right is only valid during the authorization period. After the expiration or termination of the term, the invention will become the common wealth of the whole society, and anyone can use it for free. The duration of the patent right is stipulated by the patent law.
3. regionality. It means that the patent right granted by a country is only valid within the geographical scope of the granting country or region, and is not legally binding on other countries or regions. The patent rights granted by each country or region are independent of each other.