patent
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The first facility being built with the construction incentive program is called 1888 Studios, named for the year Edison filed his patent for the motion picture camera.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Merck advanced 5.3% following promising trial results for an experimental cancer drug combination as the pharmaceutical giant races to defend its oncology franchise ahead of a key patent expiration.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
We estimate that from March 2026 through December 2031, which is when the main compound patent for semaglutide expires in the U.S.,
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
Other ongoing cases against SpaceX listed in the IPO include patent infringement claims, claims of noncompliance with EU content moderation, music copyright infringement claims, and data breach claims.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
Her shoes are pretty: black patent leather with a strap connected to a flower.
From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles
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Vocabulary lists containing patent
"The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry
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