patents
Pronunciación: [ˈpeɪtənts]
Palabra
Contexto: «business»
(noun) a legal right that lets someone control the making or selling of an invention. If someone creates something new, they can get a patent so no one else can use it without permission.
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She received a patent for her new toy design.
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He didn't apply for a patent, so others copied his invention.
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What is the process to apply for a patent?
Contexto: «business»
(verb) to obtain a patent for an invention. This means going through the steps to make sure no one else can use the idea without permission.
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They patented their new technology last year.
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He didn't patent his idea, which led to other companies using it.
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Are you planning to patent your invention?
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