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patent

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


NOUN
copyright on an invention
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A 2025 patent application from UCR describes the use of pinenes to improve localized insecticide injections against western drywood termites.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

The patent expiration of eye drug Eylea has weighed on the results of Bayer’s pharma business in recent quarters.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Its patent expired in 2000 and the chemical is now sold by various manufacturers.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

The pharmaceutical giant faces a major patent cliff starting this year as key protections for blockbuster drugs like Eliquis begin to expire.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

“Ahem,” the salty woman says again, nudging one of my backpack straps with the pointed toe of her red patent high heel.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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