Patent for the telephone

The patent for the telephone, attributed to Alexander Graham Bell in 1876, protects the invention of transmitting sound signals as electrical signals over a wire. This patent grants the inventor exclusive rights to make, use, and sell the device, effectively preventing others from copying or commercializing a similar communication system without permission. It recognizes Bell’s novel method of converting sound into electrical signals and back, which laid the foundation for modern voice communication. Essentially, the patent ensures Bell’s legal rights to his innovation, encouraging investment and development in the evolving field of telecommunications.