Patent Right
/ˈpætənt raɪt/
Definitions
- (n.) The exclusive legal right granted to an inventor to make, use, sell, or license an invention for a limited period.
The inventor secured a patent right to protect her new technology.
- (n.) A property right recognized by law that provides the patent holder control over the patented invention.
Patent rights allow the holder to prevent others from copying the invention without permission.
Forms
- patent right
- patent rights
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Commentary
Use precise language to distinguish patent rights from related intellectual property rights; focus on exclusivity and temporal limits in definitions.
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