A patent is described as “a barrier to entry that grants exclusive use of the patented product or process to the inventor” (Case & Fair, 2003). They are issued by the government and granted to the inventor of a particular product or invention for a specific number of years. In the United States a patent is in effect for 20 years (Case & Fair, 2003). According to the United States Patent and Trademark Office “a patent gives the inventor the right to exclude others from making, using, offering for sale, selling or importing the invention.” Because of this, a company or individual holding a patent can claim market power. If a product is exclusive and in demand, the company holding all rights to that product or service will not have any compet
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