Question

What is a patent?

• A. A patent is a novel invention.
• B. A patent is the utility of a substance.
• C. A patent is the exclusive right over any idea or invention.
• D. A patent is the application of skill in making things.

Answer 1

The correct option is C A patent is the exclusive right over any idea or invention.

A patent is the exclusive right over any idea or invention. If you have a patent, you have the exclusive right to do what you want with your idea or invention. It also means that no one can use it for commercial purposes without your consent.