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What is the purpose of a patent?
to prevent people from using a new technology
to protect ownership of a new technology
to sell the ownership of a new technology
to prevent others from testing new technology
1 answer
The purpose of a patent is to protect ownership of a new technology by giving the inventor exclusive rights to use, make, sell, and distribute the invention for a certain period of time. It does not prevent others from testing or using new technology, but it does prevent them from using the patented technology without permission.