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What is a United States Patent?

A patent is a grant issued by the U.S. Government giving an inventor the right to exclude others from making, using or selling his or her invention in the United States for the life of the patent. In return for this legal protection, an inventor must fully disclose their invention to the public. This system both protects inventors by giving them the opportunity to profit from their work and benefits society by allowing the public to learn about new inventions and discoveries.