The Patent Act

The Patent Act is a law that grants inventors exclusive rights to their inventions for a specific period, usually 20 years. This means that the inventor can control the production, use, and sale of their invention, preventing others from copying it without permission. In return, inventors must publicly disclose details about their invention, promoting further innovation and knowledge sharing. The Act aims to encourage creativity and investment in new ideas while balancing the interests of inventors, consumers, and the public.