patent
Meaning
A patent is a legal instrument granting the holder exclusive rights to an invention or a process for a specified period, thereby preventing others from making, using, or selling the patented invention without permission, thus fostering innovation and prot
💡 It is important to distinguish between a patent and a copyright; while patents protect inventions, copyrights safeguard original works of authorship, such as literature and art.
Example Sentences
Common Phrases
patent application
patent infringement
patent holder
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