Patents
/ˈpæt.ənts/
Definitions
- (n.) Exclusive rights granted by a government to an inventor to make, use, or sell an invention for a set period.
The company filed patents to protect its new technology.
Forms
- patent
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Commentary
Use precise language when drafting to define the scope and duration of the patent rights.
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