Does a patent give you exclusive rights?

Yes, a patent does give you exclusive rights. In Utah, a patent is a form of intellectual property, giving the holder exclusive rights to make, use, sell, or import an invention. The holder of a patent can prevent others from using or making the invention without their permission. When an inventor applies for a patent, the application is reviewed by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). If the application is approved, a patent is granted for the invention. The patent lasts for 20 years from the date of application. During this time, the patent holder is the only person who can use, make, sell, or import the invention. In some cases, a patent holder can also license their invention to other companies or individuals. With a license, the patent holder can allow someone else to manufacture, use, sell, or import the invention. However, the patent holder will still have ultimate control and can revoke the license at any time. Patents are important for protecting the intellectual property of inventors and entrepreneurs. By having exclusive rights to their inventions, inventors can benefit financially by profiting from their ideas. Additionally, patents help ensure that inventions are only used in the ways intended by their creators.

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