Chemical Patent
/ˈkɛmɪkəl ˈpætənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A patent granted for an invention related to chemical substances or processes, protecting new chemical compounds, formulations, or methods of chemical manufacturing.
The company secured a chemical patent for its innovative drug formulation.
Forms
- chemical patent
- chemical patents
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Commentary
Chemical patents require clear disclosure of chemical structures and processes; precise claims are essential to define scope and avoid infringement disputes.
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