The independent enrollment of colleges and universities in 2017 is about to begin. In the independent enrollment in previous years, many colleges and universities listed obtaining invention patents or invention results as one of the conditions for independent enrollment, and this condition has also spawned a market for "patent trading" and "patent management." A reporter from Beijing Youth Daily learned that some patent agencies claim to provide patent application and transfer services to help candidates obtain a "stepping stone" for independent enrollment. Experts said that patents are allowed to be transferred and the qualifications of the transferee will not be reviewed, but universities that enroll students independently should strengthen management in this regard.

In view of the independent enrollment of colleges and universities, there are people buying and selling patents online

Recently, a reporter from Beiqing Daily found on Baidu Tieba that there are experts who can provide candidates with information on college entrance examinations, university graduation, postgraduate entrance examinations, etc. "Convenient" method to purchase patent certificates.

A seller who claims to be able to apply for patents posted an advertisement on Tieba saying, "It is necessary to apply for a utility model patent and participate in independent enrollment" and said, "If you own a patent, you are one step ahead of others."

It is understood that some customers seek to purchase patents because they hope to obtain independent admission examination qualifications. Previously, some netizens had taken stock of the directory of independent enrollment schools that recognized patents and papers. In the directory, a reporter from Beiqing Daily saw that dozens of domestic universities recognized inventions or invention patents. Having a patent certificate or having become A "stepping stone" to take the independent admissions exam.

Market demand has led some patent agencies to develop high school student groups. A reporter from Beiqing Daily searched Taobao with the keyword "independent enrollment of patents" and found that there are several online stores of intellectual property service agencies that state that they can provide services such as "patent application" and "patent transfer", and indicate that The patent is "Independent Enrollment Examination Pass".

In addition to being used for independent enrollment, some organizations claim that patent certificates can also enjoy certain conveniences in professional title evaluation, postgraduate entrance examination bonus points, study abroad and settlement.

On an organization’s online store, a reporter from Beiqing Daily saw that a seller who had purchased “Utility Model Patent Application or Transfer” commented, “It feels very convenient, and I don’t have to rack my brains and stay up all night by myself. "The service saves me a lot of effort. As expected, there is strength in numbers, and I believe I will be able to get the certificate in the end."

A teacher working at a senior high school in Daxing District told a reporter from Beiqing Daily that if To use a patent certificate to apply for independent enrollment in colleges and universities, you need to compile and provide relevant information to the school you are applying for. "Generally speaking, the information that needs to be prepared includes certificates, patent descriptions, partner information and whether there is a patent number. If there is a patent number, the probability of passing If you don’t have a patent number, you need to send these materials to the school for review. If you pass the review, you may enjoy a direct score reduction or be eligible to take the independent admissions exam.”

Understand that there are currently three types of domestic patent certificates: invention patent certificates, utility model patent certificates and design patent certificates.

A reporter from Beiqing Daily consulted a patent agency. According to the person in charge, Wang Chuan (pseudonym), they can provide "utility model patent" transfer services to candidates in need at a price of 3,000 yuan, two It can be done in about a month. The reason for specifying "utility model patents" is that utility models are more convenient to obtain, while invention patents are more difficult to obtain.

Wang Chuan said that to apply for a patent, candidates only need to provide information such as name, address, ID number and contact information, and the rest of the operations will be performed by their company. "After the information is provided to us, we will submit an application to change the patent information to the Patent Office. The Patent Office will review it. After passing the review, the patent is yours. After the change is completed, you will pay the corresponding certificate fee. Finally, the original certificate The name on it is your name.”

Wang Chuan said that the patents currently provided by the company for transfer are in the “approved” status and no payment has been made. “The physical certificate has not been obtained yet and needs to be obtained first. Transfer it to your name, and then pay the fee to obtain the certificate. The patent office will issue a certificate after paying the money. "In this way, the patent obtained through the transfer can ensure that the buyer has the right to use it and is also the inventor of the patent. "After the transfer is completed, you can check it on the website or call the patent office. This is not illegal at all and is a normal business practice." Wang Chuan said.

Beiqing Daily reporter also learned that in addition to obtaining patent certificates through patent transfer, there are also organizations claiming to provide patent application services, thereby ensuring that there are applicants throughout the entire process from application to certificate acquisition. My name, and said that this method is more "reliable".

According to Zhang Qing (pseudonym), an employee of a patent agency, "There is a demand for this in the market now, and students really need it. With independent enrollment, it is equivalent to gaining 30 points more on the exam." Zhang Qing said that his patent agency can provide a more "safe" method, that is, using the candidate's name to apply for a patent from the beginning. "The transferred patent is unreliable. The admissions unit will find it out immediately and obtain the original Innovation is what matters."

Zhang Qing said that he can apply for candidates for both invention patent certificates and utility model patent certificates. Application for utility model patents is relatively simple, "because utility models do not undergo 'substantive examination'. ', it doesn't matter how high your invention is, only whether it meets the requirements in form, basically just write a document according to the format. "The invention patent certificate is more difficult and will take longer. "The invention and creation certificate costs about 10,000 yuan, and it takes two years at the fastest to get it, so it is best to start applying from the first year of high school. Utility models are easier to apply for. If there are no major problems, you can apply for it in 8 months, and the price is 3,500 Yuan."

Zhang Qing also said that if it is used for independent admissions examinations in colleges and universities, it must be based on the specific requirements of the school. "Some require inventions and creations, some may require utility models, and some require the same. It depends on the specific professional direction, so it depends on your target school and which patent you apply for.”

Patents can be legally transferred

The university says it has expert review

A reporter from Beiqing Daily found on the official website of the State Intellectual Property Office that according to the "Patent Law of the People's Republic of China", patent application rights and patent rights can be transferred. "To transfer patent application rights or patent rights, the parties concerned shall Enter into a written contract and register it with the Patent Administration Department of the State Council, which will make an announcement."

Beiqing Daily reporter contacted the customer service staff of the State Intellectual Property Office, and the customer service staff said that no matter whether they have obtained it or not. After receiving the patent certificate, the patent can be transferred as long as it is within the validity period. When a reporter from Beiqing Daily asked about candidates who wanted to obtain the qualifications for independent admissions examinations by purchasing patents, the customer service said that they would not check the transferee. “As long as both parties agree to the patent transfer, we don’t care and we will not investigate for any purpose.” ”

A reporter from Beiqing Daily checked Peking University’s 2016 independent admissions brochure and found that applicants must meet one of three conditions. The first one is “have inventions and creations or participate in science and technology, humanities and social sciences.” Those who have achieved outstanding results in the national finals of science competitions or international competitions."

A reporter from Beiqing Daily contacted the Peking University Admissions Office by phone. The staff said that patent is indeed a condition for participating in independent admissions, but it is not the only qualification. “The specific situation depends on this year’s admissions brochure. , if there is no specific explanation, any type of patent certificate is acceptable, and a copy of the patent certificate will be required at that time.”

The staff said that after submitting relevant materials, an expert review team will review the patent certificate. .

When a reporter from the Beiqing Daily mentioned the phenomenon of obtaining independent enrollment qualifications by purchasing patents, the staff said that they had never encountered such a situation before. “Buying it is dishonest and does not treat other students well. Well, I think if it is fake, there won’t be many students. In fact, there were not many students who applied for inventions in the past.”

In addition, the admissions staff of Beijing University of Chemical Technology told the Beijing Youth Daily reporter that the patent certificate is. An independent enrollment qualification, but currently the school only recognizes invention patent certificates. "Having a patent certificate means you are eligible to apply. As for whether it passes the preliminary review, we will look at it later." Regarding the specific review process, the staff said that there will be expert review The admissions staff are not yet aware of the rationality.

Zhao Zhanhan, a special researcher at the Intellectual Property Center of China University of Political Science and Law, told a reporter from Beiqing Daily that the patent itself is allowed to be transferred, and the qualifications of the transferee will not be reviewed. Almost, it will basically pass. Because patent rights are private rights and are civil subjects, the patent office review is generally a formal review to see whether the procedures are complete and the materials are complete.

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As for the materials needed to apply for patent transfer, Zhao Zhanzhan said that there will be specific requirements, “For example, there are format requirements and material templates, transfer contracts, and certification materials from both parties. If you find an intellectual property agency to represent you, If so, relevant authorization procedures, patent transfer application, etc. are also required. "

Zhao Zhanzhan also said that there is no problem with patents themselves, but management needs to be strengthened in independent enrollment. "Independent enrollment cannot ignore the source of the patent and whether it was invented and created by oneself. The original intention of independent enrollment to recognize inventions and creations is good. It is to encourage innovation. It is not entirely measured by scores and recruits multi-level talents, but the standards need to be refined. ”

Zhao Zhan suggested that independent enrollment qualifications need to be more carefully reviewed, “For example, it depends on whether the patent is the original intellectual property owner or the recipient of the intellectual property rights, and whether it is operated by myself, etc. Moreover, it is still necessary to judge whether the intellectual property rights have actual value. Determining some standards is also to let students know their own learning direction. ”