patent
Prononciation : [/ˈpætənt/]
Contexte : « law »
(noun) an exclusive right granted by a government to an inventor to manufacture, use, or sell an invention for a certain number of years.
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The inventor received a patent for his new device.
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Without a patent, others could copy the invention and sell it as their own.
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How do you apply for a patent for a new invention?
Contexte : « technology »
(noun) a document that gives you the right to be the only one to make or sell a new invention or product.
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After filing for a patent, the company had exclusive rights to their innovative technology.
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The lack of a patent allowed competitors to replicate the design.
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Why is it important for inventors to obtain a patent for their creations?
Contexte : « innovation »
(verb) to obtain a patent for a new invention or process, ensuring legal protection and exclusive rights to use it.
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The company decided to patent their new software to prevent others from copying it.
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If you don't patent your idea, someone else could steal it.
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When should you patent a new product or invention?