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to patent
01
to obtain legal ownership and protection for an invention or innovation
Transitive: to patent an invention
Examples
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.
02
to officially grant legal rights for an invention, innovation, or process
Transitive: to patent a product
Examples
The patent office patented the new solar panel design after reviewing the application.
International patent offices patent inventions submitted by global inventors.
patent
01
readily apparent without any ambiguity
Examples
The patent errors in the report led to immediate corrections.
Her enthusiasm for the project was patent to everyone in the room.
02
(of a tube or passage in the body) open and allowing free passage
Examples
A patent blood vessel ensures proper circulation.
The surgeon checked that the stent kept the artery patent.
Patent
01
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
Examples
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.
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