Utility Patent
/ˈjuːtɪlɪti ˈpætənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A government-granted exclusive right to an invention that is novel, non-obvious, and useful, allowing the patent holder to exclude others from making, using, or selling the invention for a limited period.
The inventor secured a utility patent for her new mechanical device.
Forms
- utility patents
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Commentary
Utility patents are the most common type of patents and focus primarily on functional and structural innovations rather than ornamental designs.
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