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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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This includes stocks, illiquid stakes in private companies, artwork, patents and family trusts.

From The Wall Street Journal

A deluge of weight‑loss drugs is set to transform the global fight against obesity as India prepares to unleash low‑cost generic versions of injections like Ozempic after a key patent expired Friday.

From Barron's

He also holds several patents in this field.

From Science Daily

He said these and other newer medications in its pipeline will help Shionogi manage the so-called patent cliff, when older drugs become subject to competition from cheaper generics.

From Barron's

Still, being asset-light means the balance sheets of many tech companies are stocked with intangible assets, including patents and licenses, rather than capital assets, such as factories or specialized equipment.

From MarketWatch