A patent gives the patent holder the right to defend the patent against others who would attempt to manufacture, use, or sell the invention during the period of the patent, which for most patents is 20 years from the date of application.

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A patent grants the holder exclusive rights to prevent others from making, using, selling, or distributing the patented invention without permission for a limited period, typically 20 years from the filing date of the patent application.

A Patent Gives the Patent Holder the Right to Defend