Patenting
/ˈpætəntɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v.) The act or process of obtaining a patent from a governmental authority, securing exclusive rights to an invention.
The company is patenting its new technology to protect it from competitors.
Forms
- patents
- patented
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Commentary
Patenting specifically refers to the procedural and legal steps to secure patent rights; distinguish from 'patent' as noun or adjective.
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