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Patent
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Patent
The exclusive right to use documented intellectual property in producing or selling a particular product or using a process for a designated period of time.

Patent
The exclusive right of an inventor to make, use, or sell his invention for a period of years. A patent is an intangible asset that may be depreciated over its remaining life. The sale of a patent usually results in long-term capital gain.


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