Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

patent

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


NOUN
copyright on an invention
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Judge Pauline Newman, who sits on a federal appeals court that oversees patent cases, was suspended in 2023 after court staff raised concerns about the then 96-year old’s cognition.

From The Wall Street Journal

Even so, a handful of companies facing patent expirations are still trading at reasonable valuations.

From The Wall Street Journal

Rare documents and artifacts, treaties, legislation, patents, presidential gifts, and the like are on display, starting in the “Chartering Freedom” gallery.

From The Wall Street Journal

As his idea spread far beyond Ford, Moylan never asked for a patent, financial compensation or any type of credit whatsoever.

From The Wall Street Journal

Earlier this week, a federal judge denied a request by Masimo to block Apple Watch imports as part of a series of patent infringement disputes.

From Barron's