Inventions
/ɪnˈvɛnʃənz/
Definitions
- (n.) New creations or discoveries that can be protected under patent law.
The company applied for patents to protect its new inventions.
Forms
- invention
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'inventions' primarily refers to patentable subject matter; clarity in distinguishing patentable inventions from mere ideas is essential in drafting.
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