First, the right to invention.
The right of invention refers to the right that the inventor enjoys according to law on his creative achievements, including the exclusive right to invention and the economic right. The right of invention is usually associated with patent law, and the rights and interests of inventors are protected by applying for patents. The Patent Law stipulates the scope of protection and application procedures of inventions, enabling inventors to exclusively use their inventions for a certain period of time, thus encouraging innovation and technological progress.
Second, the right of scientific discovery.
The right of scientific discovery refers to the right that scientists enjoy according to law by explaining natural phenomena, characteristics or laws unknown to their predecessors in scientific research. Scientific discovery is human's knowledge and understanding of nature, which is different from invention, because scientific discovery usually does not involve creative technical solutions or practical applications.
Third, the difference between them.
There is a legal difference between the right of invention and the right of scientific discovery. The right of invention is mainly related to patent law, and the right of scientific discovery is usually excluded from the patentable subject of patent law. This is because scientific discovery is human's understanding of nature and lacks creative technical solutions, so it cannot meet the needs of invention in patent law.
The role of the invention right:
1, encourage innovation
The existence of the right of invention encourages people to innovate and invent. Inventors know that they can get the exclusive right to their own inventions, so they have the motivation to invest time, energy and resources in innovative research. This incentive mechanism promotes the progress of science and technology and the development of society.
2. Protection of intellectual property rights
Invention right is an important form of intellectual property, which protects the inventor's creative achievements. By obtaining the right of invention, inventors can prevent others from using, manufacturing or selling their inventions without permission, thus protecting their intellectual property rights and economic interests.
3. Promote economic development
The existence of the right of invention helps to promote economic development. Inventors can obtain economic benefits by authorizing others to use their own inventions, and at the same time, they can create employment opportunities and promote industrial development by manufacturing and selling their own inventions.
4. Promote technology transfer and cooperation.
The grant of the right of invention can promote the transfer and cooperation of technology. Inventors can promote the dissemination and application of technology, promote the enjoyment and cooperation of technology, and thus promote scientific and technological progress and social development by licensing others to use their own inventions.