A patent is a form of intellectual property that grants inventors exclusive rights to their inventions, preventing others from making, using, or selling the invention without permission for a specified period. There are three main types of patents: utility patents, which cover functional inventions; design patents, which protect the ornamental design of an item; and plant patents, which apply to new varieties of plants. Patents are typically granted by government patent offices after a thorough examination of the invention’s uniqueness and applicability.

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