Which of the following is true of patent laws?
A) They allow inventors the right to license their inventions for an indefinite period of time.
B) They are legislated and enforced at the state level.
C) They don't allow patent applications to be submitted electronically.
D) They are enacted to incentivize inventors and prevent infringement of inventions.

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Patent laws are enacted to incentivize inventors by granting them exclusive rights to their invention for a limited period of time (usually 20 years) and to prevent others from using, making, or selling the invention without the permission of the patent holder. This encourages innovation and creativity by offering inventors a reward for their efforts and ensures that they have a chance to profit from their creation before it becomes widely available to the public. Patent laws are enforced at the federal level and patent applications can now be submitted electronically through the US Patent and Trademark Office.

Which of the Following Is True of Patent Laws