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Public Patent Foundation

A public patent foundation is a nonprofit organization that helps inventors get patents for their inventions. A patent is a legal document that gives inventors the exclusive right to make, use, and sell their inventions. Patent foundations provide legal services to help inventors obtain patents, such as helping them write documents and providing legal advice. They also help inventors connect with other inventors and organizations. They also provide other services, like helping inventors market their inventions or preparing reports on patents.