Regionality means that the patent right is a right with geographical restrictions and is only valid within the legal jurisdiction. Except in some cases, according to the international convention for the protection of intellectual property rights, if an individual country recognizes the validity of the patent right approved by another country, the technological invention will be granted the patent right applied for by that country, and it is only valid within the scope of the patent-granting country, but it is not legally binding on other countries, and other countries do not undertake any protection obligations.
However, the same invention can be patented in two or more countries at the same time, and its invention can be protected by law in all the applicant countries after it is approved.
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Benefits of applying for a patent
1. As an intangible asset, patent has great commercial value and is an important means to enhance the competitiveness of enterprises.
2. Enterprises will apply for patents for scientific research achievements, which is the basis for enterprises to implement patent strategy.
3. The quality and quantity of patents are the embodiment of enterprise's innovation ability and core competitiveness, and the symbol of enterprise's identity and position in this industry.
4. Enterprises can gain long-term benefits by applying the patent system.
5, enterprises have a patent is a necessary prerequisite to declare high-tech enterprises, innovation funds and other scientific and technological plans and projects.
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