questionedithistorytranslationsCurrent version This is the accepted version. added by Ts Jan. 20, 2018, 5:02 p.m. What happens to a patent when it expires? it becomes the property of the stateownership rights are inheritedthe patent is licensedIt becomes public domainA patent allows you, and only you, to profit from your genius when you invent something new. No one else can manufacture or sell your invention unless you give permission. When a patent expires, anyone can copy your idea and market it. It becomes public domain TsShare and bring new players to the game!0Very uninterestingToo difficultPoorly writtenIncorrect or questionableCorrect this questionwikipedia → Patent2Very interesting! wikipedia → Patentreach: rather globalcuriositiesinventionslawpatentsVotes Acceptable Eolia +1 Very interesting! Fabienne +1 Very interesting! M