A patent is a legal protection granted to inventors for their novel inventions and provides exclusive rights to manufacture, use or sell the invention for a period of up to 20 years. By securing a patent, inventors can protect their intellectual property, promote innovation and gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Patents cover a wide range of inventions, from technological advances to new products, and ensure that creators benefit from their creativity while contributing to the advancement of science and industry. A patent is an examined property right. For this reason, the relevant office searches the state of the art and checks whether the invention is effectively novel and involves the required inventive step.