The Research and Development division of a company has recently designed a new coffee vending machine that is likely to sell very well in the market. It is compact, user-friendly, and provides unprecedented efficiency in terms of cost per cup. Consequently, the company fears that its competitors would soon mimic the design of their product and to protect its product, it is now seeking a _____.

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A patent grants the inventor of a new product or process exclusive rights for a defined period to the manufacture, use, or sale of that invention.

The Research and Development Division of a Company Has Recently