The scope of intellectual property rights includes works (already created), inventions, utility models, designs, trademarks, trade secrets, geographical indications, integrated circuit layout designs and other intellectual property objects stipulated in relevant laws.

Legal basis

Article 123 of the "People's Republic of China and Civil Law"

Civil subjects enjoy intellectual property rights in accordance with the law.

Intellectual property rights are the exclusive rights enjoyed by obligees in accordance with the law with respect to the following objects:

(1) works;

(2) inventions, utility models, Design;

(3) Trademark;

(4) Geographical indication;

(5) Trade secret;

(6) ) Integrated circuit layout design;

(7) New plant varieties;

(8) Other objects specified by law.