Patent Application
/ˈpætənt ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal request submitted to a patent office seeking the grant of a patent for an invention.
She filed a patent application to protect her new device design.
- (n.) The complete set of documents and declarations comprising the request for patent rights.
The patent application includes a detailed description of the invention and its claims.
Forms
- patent applications
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Commentary
Patent applications are subject to strict formal and substantive requirements; precise drafting of claims is critical to define the scope of protection sought.
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