Question

What is the purpose of a patent?
A) To protect the owner's financial interest in a product
B) To secure exclusive rights to an invention
C) To trademark a logo
D) To protect an employee’s job

Answer 1

The purpose of a patent is **B) To secure exclusive rights to an invention**. A patent grants the inventor the exclusive right to make, use, sell, or distribute the invention for a certain period of time, typically 20 years from the filing date, thereby preventing others from exploiting the invention without permission.