Analogues
/ˈænəˌlɒgz/
Definitions
- (n.) Plural of analogue, referring to substances or entities comparable to another by nature or function, often used in legal contexts such as intellectual property and regulatory law.
The patent claims cover chemical analogues of the original compound.
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'Analogues' is primarily used as the plural form and does not have a distinct legal meaning from 'analogue.' Its use is common in patent and regulatory contexts to describe substances similar to a patented compound or controlled substance.
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