Answer:
Gives the owner exclusive rights to manufacture and sell a patented item or to use a process for 20 years
Explanation:
A patent is defined as a rights that the owner of an innovative product or process has that allows him to exclusively manufacturer the product or have the only right to use a particular process for 20 years.
Usually the item patented gives a new way of solving problems.
Any duplication of the product or service that is patented has to be with the consent of the owner.
Patents allow inventors of products and services to be adequately compensated.for their innovation.