Assertion: patent | /r/HasProperty | granted in the united states
Facets:
value: on methods
type: OTHER
Source sentences:
text: For example, if a patent is granted in the United States, then anyone in the United States is prohibited from making, using, selling or importing the patented item, while people in other countries may be free to exploit the patented invention in their country.
text: Patents have been granted in the United States on methods for doing business since the US patent system was established in 1790.