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Finding patents is almost like being a detective.

Have you ever gotten a cool toy or seen an interesting gadget and wondered how or who created it? When someone invents a new toy or gadget, they usually get a patent for it. A patent is a way that inventors can protect their ideas.

Would you like to see a real patent? You can! Finding patents is almost like being a detective. Patent searching is something that all inventors have to do before they can patent their invention. It lets inventors find out if anyone else has ever invented the same invention.

Patent searching is also a great way to find out about the history of old inventions.

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