A(n) ________ may be granted for an invention of "any new and useful process, machine, manufacture, or composition of matter, or any new and useful improvement thereof."

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A patent is the exclusive right granted by the government to an inventor for a limited period of time to prevent others from making, using, or selling their invention without their permission. It may be granted for any new and useful process, machine, manufacture, or composition of matter, or any new and useful improvement thereof. Trademarks are granted for the protection of distinctive signs, symbols, or logos used to identify and distinguish the goods or services of one person from those of another. Industrial design rights protect the ornamental appearance of an article, while copyright protects original works of authorship such as literature, music, art, or software.

A(n) ________ May Be Granted for an Invention of "Any