11.1.2 The Patent System is a legal system that grants exclusive rights to inventors to make, use, and sell their inventions. It acts as a form of protection for inventions, allowing inventors to benefit from their innovations and receive recognition for their work. Patent systems exist in many countries and are divided into two types: utility patents and design patents. Utility patents cover the functional aspects of an invention, such as its components and the process of making it, while design patents cover the aesthetic aspects, such as the shape and ornamentation. Patents are granted for a set period of time, usually 20 years, after which they become public domain and can be used or replicated by anyone.
11.1.2 The Patent System is a legal system that grants exclusive rights to inventors to make, use, and sell their inventions. It acts as a form of protection for inventions, allowing inventors to benefit from their innovations and receive recognition for their work. Patent systems exist in many countries and are divided into two types: utility patents and design patents. Utility patents cover the functional aspects of an invention, such as its components and the process of making it, while design patents cover the aesthetic aspects, such as the shape and ornamentation. Patents are granted for a set period of time, usually 20 years, after which they become public domain and can be used or replicated by anyone.