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In Social Studies / High School | 2014-10-22

When an inventor gets a patent for their work, it means that the government will buy a specific amount of the new invention.

True or False?

Asked by AlfonzoRistau366

Answer (3)

This is false. A patent protects his product from being manufactured and sold without his consent.

Answered by ch33zymanjow | 2024-06-10

False ;

Answered by yawningnature | 2024-06-12

The statement is false; obtaining a patent does not mean the government buys the invention. A patent gives the inventor exclusive rights to their invention for a limited time. This encourages innovation by protecting the inventor's intellectual property.
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Answered by yawningnature | 2024-12-03

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