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patent

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


NOUN
copyright on an invention
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Amarin then sued Hikma, claiming it had induced doctors to infringe on its patent for the second indication.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Determined to make the web freely available to everyone, he did not patent his programme, ensuring it took off and spread rapidly.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

The decision will prevent branded drug makers from using dubious patent infringement lawsuits to squash low-cost competition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Novo Nordisk's patent on Ozempic could have been extended until 2028 in Canada but the company failed to renew it, Amin said.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

When she came into the room, Deirdre was wearing a pink dress and black patent leather shoes.

From "Sleepover Sleuths: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #1" by Carolyn Keene




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