The Term For Unauthorized Use Of A Patented Invention Is?

• A. Plagiarism
• B. Piracy
• C. Infringement
• D. Faking

Answer: (C)

In patent law, unauthorized use of a patented invention is infringement. A patent gives the owner the exclusive right to make, use, sell, or import the invention. When someone performs any of those activities without permission, they violate that exclusive right, which is called infringement.

This term is distinct from plagiarism (copying someone else’s words or ideas without attribution), piracy (illegal copying or distribution of copyrighted works), and faking (pretending something is genuine). For example, if a company manufactures and sells a device that uses a patented mechanism without license, that activity constitutes infringement, and the patent holder may pursue remedies such as injunctions or damages.