Patent law is a specialized area of intellectual property law that grants inventors exclusive rights to their inventions for a limited period, typically 20 years from the filing date. This legal protection prevents others from making, using, selling, or distributing the patented invention without the patent holder's consent.
Legal Requirements for Patentability To obtain a patent, an invention must meet the following legal criteria:
Patent Filing Process
Enforcement and Infringement Patent holders have the legal right to enforce their patents against unauthorized use. Infringement occurs when a third party makes, uses, sells, or distributes a patented invention without permission. Legal remedies for patent infringement include injunctions to stop the infringing activity, monetary damages, and in some cases, criminal penalties.
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