A patent is a legal protection granted by a government to inventors, giving them exclusive rights to their inventions for a limited period of time. This protection prevents others from making, using, selling, or importing the patented invention without the inventor’s permission. In exchange for this monopoly, inventors must disclose their invention to the public, contributing to the body of knowledge in their field. Patents can cover various inventions, including products, processes, designs, and even certain types of plants or genetically modified organisms.
