A patent is an exclusive right granted for an invention. In order to get this exclusive right or protection, there must be an invention. An invention is a solution to a technical problem. An inventor is protected against unauthorized use of his/her invention if that invention is registered and has been granted with a patent. The protection is granted for a limited period. The term is for ten years renewable for two terms of 5 years each on application to the Registrar by the patentee.

A Patent restricts commercial use, distribution or sale of goods made out of the invention without the consent of the owner. Any person using or exploiting the patented invention without the consent of the owner is infringing these rights and may face a legal action and will be liable to compensate the owner for the wrong acts.

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