1. Sharing Good News: Another Invention Patent Authorized

1.1 The Fruit of Team Collaboration

Lately, the team at the Clinical Surgery Teaching and Research Section of the College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, has been working tirelessly. Through our collective efforts, yet another invention patent related to small animal orthopedics has been officially authorized. Whenever I see such an authorization notice, my first thought remains the same: it is time to confidently "brag" about our work once again.

2. A Quick Primer: The True Value Behind Patents

2.1 Different Tiers and Difficulty of Patents

Many people might not have a clear concept of what a patent entails, often assuming that anything written can be certified. In reality, patents are generally classified into design patents, utility model patents, and invention patents. Among these, the invention patent holds the highest value, undergoes the most rigorous review, and is the most challenging to obtain. While drafting a patent is not inherently difficult, ensuring it possesses sufficient innovation to pass the invention patent audit requires significant effort.

3. Rejecting "Paper-Only" Patents: My Perspective on Patent Value

3.1 The Current State of the Domestic Patent Market

To be honest, the situation for many domestic patents is quite awkward. In many university settings, patents are often written simply to meet project quotas, professional title evaluations, or mandatory requirements for obtaining a degree. In the corporate world, some patents might only serve as "bragging capital" for the company, or act as minor soft assets during registration, acquisition, or even liquidation. These patents are frequently shelved after authorization and never put into practice; put bluntly, they serve very little practical purpose.

3.2 Only Useful Patents Possess a Soul

The reason I feel so proud of our patents is that the research we conduct and the patents we write are truly rooted in the integration of industry, university, and research. Our work consists of more than just text on a certificate; it is designed for social application and aimed at solving real clinical problems. Patents that possess both research depth and social utility are, in my view, the most valuable. This is the foundation of my confidence and the reason I am standing here today to "brag" about our success.