Question

What protects the intellectual property created by inventors? 


Patents. 


Geographical indications. 


Trademarks. 


Registered designs. 


Copyright. 

Answer 1

The primary form of protection for the intellectual property created by inventors is **patents**. Patents give inventors the exclusive right to make, use, sell, or distribute their invention for a certain period, typically 20 years from the filing date. Other forms of intellectual property protection listed, such as trademarks, copyright, geographical indications, and registered designs, serve different purposes, but patents are specifically designed for inventions and innovations.