National Patent Offices

National Patent Offices are government agencies responsible for managing the patent system within a specific country. They examine patent applications to determine if inventions are new, useful, and inventive, granting intellectual property rights that protect creators' inventions. These offices also maintain patent registers, oversee renewals, and ensure enforcement of patent laws. Their role encourages innovation by providing inventors with legal protection and exclusive rights to their inventions, fostering economic growth and technological progress within the country.