Templet:PD patents

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In Sweden, ..., and most other countries, the text and illustrations of patents are excused for copyright and can be considered to be in the public domain. In the United States, ..., and some other countries, text of patents may be copyrighted but is free for distribution in any form. Note: The actual invention depicted may however still be patented if its patent has not expired. Note: US patents should use the tag: {{PD-US-patent}}

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