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Patent Provisions

Patent provisions are legal rules that govern the rights and responsibilities related to inventions. They grant inventors exclusive rights to make, use, or sell their creation for a certain period, encouraging innovation. These provisions also specify criteria for patentability, such as novelty and useful invention, and outline processes for applying, challenging, or defending patents. Overall, they balance protecting inventors' interests with public access to technological advancements, fostering a fair environment for innovation and economic growth.