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Patent

An exclusive right granted for a new and useful invention involving an inventive step.

Detailed Meaning

A patent grants its holder the exclusive right, for a limited term, to prevent others from making, using, selling, or importing the patented invention without consent, in exchange for public disclosure of the invention — available only for subject matter that is novel, involves an inventive step, and is capable of industrial application, subject to specified statutory exclusions.

Authoritative Sources & Provenance

Relevant Legislation

  • The Patents Act, 1970

Related Concepts

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