Contribution number is the serial number compiled by the Industrial Property Office when publishing patent documents, including public publication and only reading and copying.
The characteristics of patent number are as follows:
1, exclusive, meaning very simple, that is, within a certain period of time, within the validity period of the patent right and within the jurisdiction of the regional law, no unit or individual may exploit its patent without the permission of the patentee;
2. Regionality. Regionality means that the patent right is a right with geographical restrictions, and it is only valid within the legal jurisdiction;
3. Timeliness means that a patent is only valid within the time limit prescribed by law. After the expiration of the effective protection period of the patent right, the patent right enjoyed by the patentee will be automatically lost and generally cannot be renewed.
The function of patent number is as follows:
1, difference. Similar products of other enterprises can be distinguished from their own products to avoid confusion among consumers;
2. Warning function. Because patents are protected by national laws, no one may copy and sell them without permission;
3. The role of advertising. Consumers usually think that products marked with patent mark or patent number are superior to similar traditional products in technical performance and use function, so they will trust the quality of products and expand their market share.
legal ground
patent law of the people's republic of china
Article 9 Only one patent right can be granted for the same invention-creation. However, if the same applicant applies for a patent for utility model and a patent for invention at the same time on the same day, and the patent for utility model obtained earlier has not been terminated, and the applicant abandons the patent for utility model, the patent for invention may be granted.
Where two or more applicants apply for a patent for the same invention-creation, the patent right shall be granted to the first applicant. Article 10 The right to apply for a patent and the patent right may 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.