If you invent something and don't patent it, it falls into the public domain, meaning that ________.
A) you can sell your invention publicly without paying the U.S. Patent Office
B) anyone can manufacture your invention and profit from selling it without paying you
C) you can sell the right to manufacture the invention
D) you can save a lot of money

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If you don't patent your invention, it becomes part of the public domain, which means anyone can manufacture and sell it without paying you any royalties or compensation.

If You Invent Something and Don't Patent It, It Falls