If youâre going to go forward with a pool, youâre going to want a nice look to go with it, not to mention all the additional ongoing costs once itâs in, like an increase in homeownerâs insurance, a tax increase, maintenance expenses like opening/closing the pool, heating it if applicable, etc.
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A patent for an invention or a process does not last indefinitely. The period of protection varies depending on the jurisdiction. In the United States, a patent protects the inventor for 20 years from the filing date of the earliest application for patent protection.