Advertisement

Advertisement

View definitions for patent

patent

Advertisement

Discover More

Example Sentences

Because it’s a biological product, it can’t be patented or sold for a profit.

From Quartz

In the early days, it was very important to not publish so that we could get all of our patents, which is ultimately what value here is built on.

That September, he filed patent application 143,805, “Art of Compiling Statistics.”

The patent does not guarantee that Cansino’s vaccine will ultimately prove successful.

From Fortune

The patent application reflects a high level of technical sophistication.

From Fortune

Having received a patent on the technology in 1986, Hull founded 3D Systems to commercialize his discoveries.

Last week, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office said the Redskins name and logo should not have trademark protection.

Snyder is appealing the decision by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and the team seems confident that it will win again.

“Tesla will not initiate patent lawsuits against anyone who, in good faith, wants to use our technology,” he wrote.

The description in its entirety begins to read more like the storyline in Her than a real-life patent.

Robert Fitzgerald received a patent in England for making salt water fresh.

I only draw your attention to the facts; which have been sufficiently patent to the world, whatever Lord Hartledon may think.

Papier maché buttons came in with Henry Clay's patent in 1778.

Ellis's patent boot studs to save the sole, and the Euknemida, or concave-convex fastening springs, are the latest novelties.

Before this patent was granted he had, however, given up the use of weights altogether and relied entirely upon springs.

Synonym of the day

Which one is a synonym for humble?Get the answer

Start each day with the Synonym of the Day in your inbox!

By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.

On this page you'll find 111 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to patent, such as: flagrant, clear, clear-cut, controlled, exclusive, and glaring.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement