Patent Law Basics

The Right to Exclude Others

Question

Which of the following enables an inventor to legally enforce his right to exclude others from using his invention?

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Explanations

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A. B. C. D.

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The correct answer is B. Patent.

A patent is a legal document that grants the inventor of an invention the exclusive right to prevent others from making, using, or selling the invention for a certain period of time. It enables the inventor to legally enforce their right to exclude others from using their invention.

Spam is unsolicited electronic messages sent in bulk, typically advertising or fraudulent in nature. It has no relation to an inventor's right to exclude others from using their invention.

Artistic license is a term used in the field of art and literature to describe the freedom of an artist or writer to deviate from factual accuracy or historical truth in order to create a more compelling work. It has no relation to an inventor's right to exclude others from using their invention.

Phishing is a fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details, often for malicious reasons. It has no relation to an inventor's right to exclude others from using their invention.

In conclusion, a patent is the correct answer as it legally grants an inventor the exclusive right to exclude others from using their invention.