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patent
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palese, evidente
readily apparent without any ambiguity
Example
The patent errors in the report led to immediate corrections.
Her enthusiasm for the project was patent to everyone in the room.
The patent lack of interest in the topic made the discussion feel flat.
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aperto, patente
(of a bodily tube or passageway) open; affording free passage
Patent
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brevetto
a formal document that gives someone the right to be the only one who makes, uses, or sells an invention or product for a limited amount of time
Example
The inventor received a patent for his innovative solar-powered car, protecting his design from being copied.
Filing for a patent can be a lengthy and expensive process, but it grants the inventor exclusive rights to their creation.
With the patent in hand, the company was able to secure funding and begin mass production of their new gadget.
to patent
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brevettare, registrare un brevetto
to obtain legal ownership and protection for an invention or innovation
Transitive: to patent an invention
Example
After years of hard work, the scientist was finally able to patent her novel medical discovery.
The inventor decided to patent his groundbreaking technology to prevent others from using it without permission.
The entrepreneur successfully patented the unique business processes that set the company apart.
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rendere evidente, svelare
make open to sight or notice
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brevetato, ottenuto un brevetto per
to secure exclusive rights to the use, production, or sale of something
Transitive: to patent a product
Example
The pharmaceutical company has patented several new drugs this year.
The organization has patented its environmentally friendly packaging solution.
By the time competitors caught wind of their plans, the startup had already patented its novel approach to customer engagement.
