Article 123 of the Civil Code states that civil subjects shall enjoy intellectual property rights according to law. Oral property right is the exclusive right enjoyed by the obligee according to law on the following objects: (1) works;
(2) inventions, utility models and designs; (3) Trademarks;
(4) geographical indications;
(5) trade secrets;
(6) integrated circuit layout design;
(7) new plant varieties;
(8) Other objects specified by law. (The Civil Code came into effect on January 1, 221)