1. confidentiality: the technical details of the patented technology need to be made public during the application process, but after obtaining the patent, the patentee can keep the technology confidential. And proprietary technology always needs to be kept secret.
2. Timeliness: Patented technology has a statutory time limit, generally 20 years. During the patent protection period, others may not implement the technology without authorization. However, there is no statutory time limit for proprietary technology, and it can always be kept secret as long as appropriate confidentiality measures are taken.
3. Regionality: Patented technology is protected in authorized countries and regions, while proprietary technology has no geographical restrictions.
4. Legal protection: Patented technology is protected by law, while proprietary technology is not. Patented technology refers to the technology protected by applying for a patent. Once a patent is obtained, no one else may exploit the technology without the permission of the patentee. Proprietary technology refers to the technology protected by enterprises or individuals through confidentiality measures, and others may not use it without authorization.