A property right granted to an inventor to exclude others from making, using, offering for sale, or selling the invention for a limited time is called a:
A patent is a legal property right granted to an inventor, allowing them to exclude others from making, using, or selling their invention for a set period, typically 20 years from the filing date, in exchange for publicly disclosing the invention.
Utility Patents:
Protect functional aspects of inventions, such as machinery or processes.
Design Patents:
Protect the ornamental design of functional items.
Plant Patents:
Protect new varieties of plants reproduced asexually.
A: Copyright protects original works of authorship (e.g., books, music) but not inventions.
D: Trade secret involves confidential business information, not government-granted exclusive rights.
Types of Patents:Why Other Options Are Incorrect:ASIS CPP® References:
Domain 4: Information SecurityCovers intellectual property protections and their application in security programs.
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