How to say invention in English?

Invent [fā míng] 1. Printing was first invented in China. Printing was first invented by China. 2. (New things or methods created) Invention: Example: the latest invention; Necessity is the mother of invention. Necessity is the mother of invention. 3. Explain the phrase 1 creatively. Inventing concepts; 2. inventor inventor; 3. Regulations on invention awards; 4. The inventor's patent right; 5. inventor inventor; 6. First Prize for Invention; 7. Invention patents; patent of invention