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The Patent Rights Paradox? (The Right to Exclude vs. The Right to Make, Use, Sell, etc.)
So what exactly does a granted patent give its owner the right to do? The most common response to this question is that a granted patent gives its owner the right to make, use, and sell the patented invention. The most common response, however, is NOT accurate. In fact, it is a potentially costly misunderstanding of what a granted patent entitles its owner to do. If you were under the impression that a granted patent gives its owners the right to make, use, and sell the patented invention, you may want to read on.