patent
word
Definition
A legal right that gives an inventor exclusive use or control of an invention for a certain period of time.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in legal, scientific, or business contexts. Most often a noun, but can be used as a verb ('to patent an idea'). Do not confuse with 'copyright' (for creative works). Common collocations: 'file a patent,' 'hold a patent,' 'patent pending.'
Spanish: patentePortuguese (BR): patentePortuguese (PT): patenteChinese (Simplified): 专利Chinese (Traditional): 專利Hindi: पेटेंटArabic: براءة اختراعBengali: পেটেন্টRussian: патентJapanese: 特許Vietnamese: bằng sáng chếKorean: 특허Turkish: patentUrdu: پیٹنٹIndonesian: paten
Example Sentences
He got a patent for his new invention.
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You must apply for a patent before selling your idea.
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A patent protects your invention from being copied.
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Their company is famous for holding several important patents.
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We're still waiting to see if our patent will be approved.
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If you don't patent your design, someone else might steal it.
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