The right given to an inventor allowing them to control the use of their unique innovation for some time.

 

"Our patent on the widget is good for 20 years, though it took some time to secure."

 

"To receive a patent on the doodle dog device, we had to prove it was our idea first and that it was not generic."

 

"Google offers an advanced patent search."

 

"Our intellectual rights are generally protected by Trademarks, Copyrights and Patents."