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patent

[pat-nt, peyt-, peyt-nt] / ˈpæt nt, ˈpeɪt-, ˈpeɪt nt /


NOUN
copyright on an invention
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There has to be limited risk of abuse, people need to have enough information to be able to self-select products, and patents must expire beforehand, McNamara added.

From The Wall Street Journal

The researchers have filed a patent related to their CAR-astrocyte engineering method with assistance from the Office of Technology Management at WashU.

From Science Daily

The company recently launched its "SMART Play" system after seven years of development and 20 patents.

From Barron's

Hoffmann's research group has already filed a patent application covering their microwave device concepts.

From Science Daily

But the Lazard team has developed proprietary valuation screens that analyze a company’s patents and hiring data.

From Barron's