patented
Pronunciation: [ˈpætəntɪd]
Word
Context: “legal rights”
(verb) to officially make an invention or idea yours so that no one else can use it without your permission. When someone patents something, they get special rights that protect it from being copied.
Example
She patented her new toy design last year.
Example
He didn't patent his invention, so others began to copy it.
Example
Did you patent your unique recipe before sharing it?
Context: “legal rights”
(adjective) describes something that has been officially protected by law so that no one else can use or copy it. When a product is patented, it means the creator has legal rights to it.
Example
The patented technology is now available to consumers.
Example
Many unpatented ideas struggle to gain recognition in the market.
Example
Is this invention patented or can anyone use it?
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