Did you know ...
The idea of patenting an invention came from Renaissance Italy. The word “patent” comes from the Latin word which means “exposed.” It means the granting of the exclusive right to make, use or sell an invention for a certain period of time. The patent also gives the patent holder a right
to take legal action to protect his or her invention. Patenting became popular in England during the feign of Elizabeth I. The first patent law in Britain was established in 1852. To qualify for a patent an invention must be an advancement or improvement.
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Press, 28 July 1987, Page 18
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