A patent is a valid, government-granted protection awarded to inventors that gives the patent-holder the exclusive right to manufacture, use, and sell the invention for:
A) 10 years.
B) 20 years.
C) 50 years.
D) the lifetime of the creator plus 70 years.

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A patent typically lasts for 20 years from the filing date of the patent application, as per the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) guidelines.

A Patent Is a Valid, Government-Granted Protection Awarded to Inventors