Introduction to Economic Law: Brief Introduction to Patent Object

The object of patent right refers to the object protected by patent law, that is, the invention and creation that can obtain patent right according to law. Invention-creation mentioned in China Patent Law refers to inventions, utility models and designs.

Invention as mentioned in the patent law refers to a new technical scheme proposed for a product, method or its improvement. Divided into product invention and method invention.

Utility model refers to a new practical technical scheme for shape, structure or combination of the two. In some countries, it is called a gizmo.

Appearance design refers to a new design that is aesthetically pleasing and suitable for industrial application for the shape, pattern, color or their combination of products.