Patents belong to intellectual property rights. According to Article 123 of the Civil Law of People's Republic of China (PRC), intellectual property rights are the exclusive rights enjoyed by the obligee to the following objects according to law: works; Inventions, utility models and designs; Trademark; Geographical indications; Trade secrets; Layout design of integrated circuits; New plant varieties; Other articles prescribed by law.
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Article 123 of the Civil Code of People's Republic of China (PRC) * * * Civil subjects enjoy intellectual property rights according to law. Intellectual property rights are the exclusive rights enjoyed by the obligee to the following objects according to law: (1) works; (2) Inventions, utility models and designs; (3) Trademarks; (4) Geographical indications; (5) Business secrets; (6) Layout design of integrated circuits; (7) New plant varieties; (8) Other objects prescribed by law.