Patent Rights
/ˈpætənt raɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal entitlements granted to an inventor to exclude others from making, using, or selling an invention for a limited time.
The inventor asserted his patent rights to prevent unauthorized production of his device.
- (n.) A bundle of lawful privileges attached to a patent, including enforcing and licensing the patent.
Patent rights allow the holder to negotiate licensing agreements and sue for infringement.
Forms
- patent rights
- patent right
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Commentary
Patent rights typically encompass the exclusive legal powers granted by a patent; careful drafting should specify the scope and duration of these rights to avoid ambiguity.
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