Which of the following is the best definition of a 'patent'?
A)The overall appearance,resulting from the visual features of an object of manufacture.
B)A sign used to distinguish goods or services provided in the course of a trade from those of another.
C)A manner of manufacture that is useful,novel and involves an inventive step that hasn't been used before in Australia.
D)Artistic works given an industrial application.

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A patent is a grant given to an inventor that gives them the exclusive right to manufacture, sell or use an invention. The grant is given if the invention is new, useful, and involves an inventive step that has not been used before in the country where the patent is being sought. Option C defines a patent according to these criteria.

The other options are:
A) Definition of 'Design'
B) Definition of 'Trademark'
D) Definition of 'Industrial design'

Which of the Following Is the Best Definition of a 'Patent