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A patent is a right granted to an inventor by the federal government that permits the inventor to exclude others from making, selling or using the invention for a period of time. The patent system is designed to encourage inventions that are unique and useful to society.

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Patents are used to prevent others from using your invention. For more information see www.uspto.gov

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