From which of the following does the ability to exclude others from using technology arise?
A) copyright
B) trademarks
C) patents
D) industrial designs

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Patents grant the owner the exclusive right to manufacture, use, and sell an invention for a certain period of time. This exclusivity allows the owner to exclude others from using the technology without permission. Copyright and trademarks protect creative works and branding, respectively, but do not grant the same exclusivity as patents. Industrial designs protect the unique aesthetic appearance of a product, but again, do not grant exclusivity to use the underlying technology.

From Which of the Following Does the Ability to Exclude