The energy for an endergonic reaction is obtained by coupling the reaction with an exergonic reaction. A familiar example of coupling exergonic reactions to endergonic reactions to promote spontaneity comes from ATP.
That's a key distinction, because foreign countries with weak patent laws routinely inundate the market with knockoff products. The only way you're going to control your product in the market is if you have the ability to tell others to stop, Wolin says. In the United States and elsewhere, it's the patent system. That's the only way..
A patent can only be granted if the invention is new, i.e. how the invention works is not already public knowledge. This means that if you explain your invention in public before you take steps to register your patent, you will not be able to obtain a valid patent in many countries. patent can only be granted if the invention is new, i.e. how the invention works is not already public knowledge. This means that if you explain your invention in public before you take steps to register your patent, you will not be able to obtain a valid patent in many countries.