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INVENTIONS
What are inventions?
How do we know when inventions were first invented?
Game Inventions of Ancient Civilizations
How are inventions invented?
Inventions improve our lives
Game Inventor Match-maker

PATENTS
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Why are patents important?
When were patents invented?
Modern patent laws
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When should an invention be patented?
What happens if an invention is not patented?
Are patented inventions protected worldwide?
Can there be different inventors for the same invention?
Patents are a wonderful source of information
The PCT Gazette
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BECOME AN INVENTOR
Identify a need or a problem
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Enter a competition
Commercialize your invention
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INVENTION JOURNAL

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