What do you mean the patent has been published?

Patent has been made public means that the applicant has submitted a patent application, but the application has been made public or disclosed, that is, the content and technical scheme of the patent have been made public so that others can consult and understand the basic information and technical content of the patent. According to the provisions of the patent law, after the patent application is published or made public, it will enter the substantive examination procedure, and the examiner will examine it to confirm whether it is novel and creative, whether it meets the technical and legal requirements stipulated in the patent law, and finally decide whether to grant the patent right.

The publication of patents can provide reference for research and development in related technical fields, because it may contain some key technical information. In the patent law, the applicant must keep technical secrets before applying for a patent, and publishing the patent during the application process ensures the transparency and fairness of the patent system. At the same time, publicity can help technology developers determine whether infringement can be avoided, and provide a new direction and breakthrough point for development and innovation.

However, the disclosure of patents may also make the competition in the technical field more intense. Some people get inspiration through the disclosure of patent applications, speed up research and enter the market ahead of time. At the same time, it may also cause others to infringe the applicant's patent right. Therefore, the technical information that should be kept confidential must be protected after it is made public to prevent it from being used maliciously. In short, the disclosure and confidentiality of patents have their own advantages and disadvantages, which need to be treated according to actual needs, and the patent system should be used scientifically to promote technological development and innovation.