Question

Why would someone get a patent for their invention?

1. to sell their idea


2. to make their idea public domain


3. to be able to name the invention after themselves


4. to keep others from reproducing their idea

Answer 1

4.To keep other from reproducing their idea .

Step-by-step explanation:

It is regard as an exclusive right own on a invention .The inventor must disclosed the technical information about the product to the public before a patent is granted .

It is the legal authorization given to an inventor for sharing his intellectual property to the public this also restrict others from making ,using or selling the invention for a limited .

there are 3 type of patents ,Utility patents design patents and plant patent.