How to define a patent? A patent is an exclusive right granted for an invention. An invention is a product or a process that generally provides a new way of doing something or offers a new technical solution to a problem. To obtain a patent, the applicant must disclose technical information about the invention to the public in the patent application. | What kind of protection does a patent provide? In principle, a patent owner has the exclusive right to prevent or stop others from commercially exploiting the patented invention. In other words, patent protection means that, without the consent of the patent owner, others are not allowed to commercially manufacture, use, distribute, import, or sell the invention. |
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