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   pat·ent

   noun

   • 1. a government authority or license conferring a right or title for a set period, especially the sole right to exclude others from making, using, or selling an invention: "he took out a patent for an improved steam hammer"
   • 2. patent leather: "designs in a wide range of textures featuring super-chic patent, soft suede, or sophisticated nappa"

   adjective

   • 1. easily recognizable; obvious: "she was smiling with patent insincerity" Similar obviousclearplainevidentapparentmanifestself-evidentdistinctdefinitetransparentovertdiscerniblevisibleconspicuousblatantdownrightbarefacedflagrantpalpableglaringglaringly obviousundisguisedunconcealedunmistakableunequivocalunquestionableundeniableOpposite unobtrusiveinconspicuous
   • 2. (of a vessel, duct, or aperture) open and unobstructed; failing to close: "the patient is usually left with a patent vessel"
   • ▪ (of a parasitic infection) showing detectable parasites in the tissues or feces: "there are a few recorded cases of patent infection in man"
   • 3. made and marketed under a patent; proprietary: "patent milk powder" Similar proprietarypatentedlicensedprotectedbrandedbrand-nameown-brandown-labeldesigner-label

   • 1. obtain a patent for (an invention): "an invention is not your own until it is patented"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French, from Latin patent- ‘lying open’, from the verb patere. The noun sense is from letters patent.

   Derivatives

   • 1. patentability noun
   • 2. patentable adjective
   • 3. patentor noun

   Scrabble Points: 8

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2. www.britannica.com › topic › patentPatent | Protecting Intellectual Property Rights | Britannica

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   Jun 27, 2024 · A patent is a government grant of the right to exclude others from making, using, or selling an invention for a limited period. Learn about the origin, evolution, and variations of patent laws and systems in different countries and regions.

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4. www.investopedia.com › articles › investingPatents, Trademarks, and Copyrights: The Basics

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   Jun 25, 2024 · A patent is a property right issued by a government authority allowing the holder exclusive rights to the invention for a certain period of time. There are three types of patents: utility...

5. guides.lib.uci.edu › entrepreneurship › ip-researchPatent Basics - Entrepreneurship - Research Guides at University...

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   Jun 26, 2024 · An overview of the patent lifecycle and links to key resources for learning about patents, understanding the process, preparing to file a patent application, and what to do after a patent is granted.

6. libguides.rice.edu › gov › PTRCLibGuides: PTRC: Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights: Patent

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   Jun 20, 2024 · A patent is a property right granted " to exclude others from making, using, offering for sale, or selling " an invention in the U.S., or importing the invention into the U.S., according to the language of both the legal statute and the patent grant. This right only excludes, and does not give the right to do any of the above.

7. www.britannica.com › topic › intellectual-property-lawIntellectual-property law | Patents, Copyrights & Trademarks

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   5 days ago · July 2, 2024, 2:46 PM ET (AP) AI is learning from what you said on Reddit, Stack Overflow or Facebook. Are you OK with that? intellectual-property law, the legal regulations governing an individual’s or an organization’s right to control the use or dissemination of ideas or information.

8. guides.library.columbia.edu › entrepreneurship › patentResearch Guides: Entrepreneurship: Patents & Trademarks

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   Jun 18, 2024 · What is a Patent? A patent is protection granted by a national government for an invention. This protection excludes others from making, using or selling an invention for a period of up to 20 years.

9. www.legalzoom.com › articles › the-utility-patent-what-is-itThe utility patent: What is it and what does it protect?

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   Jun 12, 2024 · Utility patents are among the valuable assets in the world. Unlike other forms of intellectual property protection, they have numerous formal requirements and can be very expensive to get. For new inventors, pursuing a utility patent can be daunting. If, however, you take it one step at a time, you too can receive an issued patent ...