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Offers protection that can last up to 20 years, barring others from making or selling the invention
Requires permission and licensing for use beyond the scope of fair dealing
Covers inventions, including how they work and the process of making them
Protects original creative works and grants exclusive rights to the creator
Requires the invention to be new, useful, and not obvious to others skilled in the same field
Can be costly and time-consuming to obtain, requiring thorough examination and legal expertise
Allows fair use for private study, education, criticism, and private backups