Patent Law

Patent law is a branch of intellectual property law that protects inventions and innovations. It gives inventors exclusive rights to use, sell, or license their inventions for a limited time, usually 20 years. To obtain a patent, an invention must be new, useful, and non-obvious. This protection encourages innovation by allowing inventors to benefit from their creations without the fear of others copying them. Once a patent expires, the invention enters the public domain, allowing anyone to use it. Overall, patent law balances promoting innovation with ensuring public access to knowledge and technology.