International Patent
/ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl ˈpætənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A patent granted or recognized under an international agreement allowing protection in multiple countries.
The inventor filed an international patent to secure rights across various jurisdictions.
Forms
- international patent
- international patents
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Commentary
An international patent itself does not exist as a single global patent but refers to a mechanism through agreements like the PCT enabling patent protection in multiple countries via a unified application process.
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