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patent

Pronunciation: [/ˈpætənt/]

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patent: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use patent in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

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.

Example

How do you apply for a patent for a new invention?

Context: “technology”

(noun) a document that gives you the right to be the only one to make or sell a new invention or product.

Example

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?

Context: “innovation”

(verb) to obtain a patent for a new invention or process, ensuring legal protection and exclusive rights to use it.

Example

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.

Example

When should you patent a new product or invention?

How to pronounce patent

Pronunciation: [/ˈpætənt/]

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