#patentfilling

A patent is an exclusive right granted to an inventor to manufacture, use, or sell an invention for a limited period of time. The purpose of a patent is to provide an economic incentive for innovation by granting the inventor the ability to exclude others from making, using, or selling the invention for a certain period of time. In order to obtain a patent, the invention must be novel, non-obvious, and useful.

Patent infringement happens when someone other than the patent holder makes, uses, or sells a product or process that is covered by a granted patent without the authorization of the patentee. It's important to understand what is and isn't covered by a patent so as not to inadvertently infringe on someone else's intellectual property. Patent infringement can be costly, both in terms of financial damages and in terms of loss of business.