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An exclusive right for an invention (a new product or process). It provides a legal right to stop others from exploiting it.
It prevents others from commercially making, using, distributing, or selling the invention without consent. Rights are enforced via courts.
An invention must be new, involve an inventive step, and not be an excluded subject matter.
The right to decide who uses the invention, license it to others or sell the patent.
Communications with registered patent attorneys are legally privileged, imposing strict confidentiality obligations.
The inventor or someone who has acquired the rights from the inventor (e.g., an employer if invented during employment).
Critically, before publicly disclosing or commercially using the invention.
Standard patents typically take 2-3 years.
Establishes an early priority date. Must be followed by a complete application (e.g., Standard or PCT) within 12 months.
Standard patents: up to 20 years (renewal fees apply).
