Inventor
/ɪnˈvɛntər/
Definitions
- (n.) A person who creates or discovers a new device, method, composition, process, or improvement eligible for patent protection.
The inventor applied for a patent to protect her novel mechanism.
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Commentary
In patent law, identifying the true inventor is critical as patent rights initially vest with the individual(s) who conceive the invention, not necessarily the assignee or employer.
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