What does the termination of patent right mean?

Legal analysis: the termination of patent right refers to the situation that the right is no longer enjoyed. The termination of the patent right includes the failure to pay the annual fee according to the regulations, and the patentee gives up his patent right in writing.

Legal basis: People's Republic of China (PRC) Patent Law.

Article 42 The term of patent right for invention is 20 years, and the term of patent right for utility model and patent right for design is 10 years, counting from the date of application.

Article 43 The patentee shall pay the annual fee from the year when the patent right is granted.

Article 44 In any of the following circumstances, the patent right shall be terminated before the expiration of the time limit:

(a) failing to pay the annual fee in accordance with the provisions;

(2) The patentee waives his patent right in writing.

Where the patent right is terminated before the expiration of the time limit, it shall be registered and announced by the patent administration department of the State Council.