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Vocabulary Entry
patent
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A government-granted right to exclude others from making, using, or selling an invention for a certain period of time.
Example Sentences
"She applied for a patent on her innovative device."
"The company holds several patents in the technology sector."
"After years of research, he finally received a patent for his invention."
V
verb
To obtain a patent for an invention or idea.
Example Sentences
"He decided to patent his new design to protect his intellectual property."
"The team worked tirelessly to patent the groundbreaking technique."
"It's essential to patent your creations before sharing them publicly."