The functions and benefits of applying for a patent.
1) Determine the ownership of the rights of inventions and creations through legal procedures, thereby effectively protecting the results of inventions and creations and monopolizing the market in exchange for the greatest benefits;
2) In order to compete in the market We must take the initiative to ensure the safety of our own production and sales, and prevent our opponents from suing us for patent infringement (suffering high financial compensation and forcing us to stop production and sales);
3) The state has certain requirements for patent applications Certain support policies (such as patent incentive policies promulgated by the government and high-tech enterprise policies, etc.) will provide some policy and economic assistance;
4) Patent rights are protected by national patent laws and cannot be obtained without authorization. The patentee agrees to the license, and no unit or individual can use it (sue others for patent infringement and ask for compensation);
5) Apply for patents in a timely manner for your inventions and creations, so that your inventions and creations are protected by national law Protection to prevent others from imitating new technologies and products developed by the company (constitutes technical barriers, others must obtain the consent of the patentee if they want to develop similar technologies or products);
6) One's own inventions and creations If you do not apply for a patent in time, others will file a patent application for the fruits of your labor, and in turn sue you for patent infringement to the court or patent management agency;
7) It can promote the upgrading of products and improve the quality of products. Technical content, improving product quality and reducing costs make the company's products invincible in market competition;
8) If a company has multiple patents, it is a reflection of the company's strong strength and is An intangible asset and intangible propaganda (enterprises with independent intellectual property rights are not only powerful enterprises that consumers flock to, but also the main target group supported by various government policies). The 21st century is an era of knowledge economy. The future competition of the world is knowledge. Competition for property rights;
9) Patented technology can be sold (transferred) as a commodity, which has more legal and economic benefits than pure technology transfer, thereby achieving the realization of its economic value;
10) Patent publicity is effective.
11) Avoid the embarrassment of removing exhibits at exhibitions;
12) In addition to the above functions, having a certain number of patents is also an important factor in the company's listing and other evaluations Important indicators, such as: high-tech enterprise qualification review, acceptance and review of science and technology projects, etc. Patents also serve as a bridge for the marketization of scientific research results. In short, patents can be used as a shield to protect one's own technology and products; they can also be used as a spear to combat infringement by opponents. Making full use of various functions of patents will greatly promote the production and operation of enterprises.