A patent is a legal tool that grants exclusive rights to an inventor from a sovereign authority, protecting their creation by preventing others from making, using, or selling it without permission. Designed to safeguard new, inventive, and useful processes, products, or devices across various fields of technology, patents are crucial for protecting technical innovations.

To apply for a patent, it’s recommended to hire a patent attorney to navigate the complex legal landscape, be aware of key deadlines to avoid risking your patent rights, and be prepared for various fees associated with filing, examining, and maintaining the patent. Securing a patent enables inventors to profit from their creativity and innovation, ensuring their inventions remain solely theirs.