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patent

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


NOUN
copyright on an invention
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STRONGEST


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GSK is looking to speed up the launch of the medicines it has in the pipeline, as part of Chief Executive Luke Miels’ plan to offset upcoming patent expirations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 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

This is similar to how the patent system encourages the development of new drugs—companies invest knowing they will earn returns only if their drug works and is adopted.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

At all events, I think we can agree that this was an awfully big thought for a young man staring out the window of a patent office in the capital of Switzerland.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson




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