legal ground
/kloc-article 22 of the patent law of People's Republic of China (PRC), which came into effect on June, 0.
Inventions and utility models granted patent rights should be novel, creative and practical.
Article 10
The right to apply for a patent and the patent right can be transferred.
Where a unit or individual in China transfers the right to apply for a patent or the patent right to a foreigner, foreign enterprise or other foreign organization, it shall go through the formalities in accordance with the provisions of relevant laws and administrative regulations.
Where the right to apply for a patent or the patent right is transferred, the parties concerned shall conclude a written contract and register it with the patent administration department of the State Council, which shall make an announcement. The transfer of the right to apply for a patent or the patent right shall take effect from the date of registration.