The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word PATENTED
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The straight part
We know that "given government protection" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case given government protection = patented.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does PATENTED mean?
PATENTED verb- To successfully register an invention with a government agency; to secure a letter patent.
- For which a patent has been granted.