If there is an invention or major technological innovation, applying for a patent can reduce the sentence. Commutation refers to a criminal judicial activity in which criminals who are sentenced to public surveillance, criminal detention, fixed-term imprisonment or life imprisonment according to law are put forward by the organ responsible for executing the punishment when there are legal circumstances for commutation, and the people's court commutes their sentences according to law.
Legal objectivity:
Article 78 of the Criminal Law A criminal sentenced to public surveillance, criminal detention, fixed-term imprisonment or life imprisonment may have his sentence reduced if, during the execution period, he consciously abides by prison regulations, receives education and reform, and truly shows repentance or meritorious service; Those who have made one of the following major meritorious deeds shall be given a reduced sentence: (1) preventing others from engaging in major criminal activities; (2) reporting major criminal activities inside and outside the prison, which is verified by investigation; (three) there are inventions or major technological innovations; (4) sacrificing oneself to save others in daily production and life; (five) outstanding performance in resisting natural disasters or eliminating major accidents; (6) Having made other significant contributions to the country and society.