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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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Blau, Bhutani, and several co-authors are inventors on Stanford University patent applications involving 15-PGDH inhibition for cartilage repair and tissue rejuvenation that have been licensed to Epirium Bio.

From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026

The research and development company—which specializes in wireless, video and AI technologies—announced it has entered into a patent license agreement with Amazon.com and that both companies have agreed to resolve all pending litigation.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

It could also help make up for coming revenue losses when the company’s HIV drugs lose patent protection.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Amin said Americans would not see a generic until 2032, when the main compound patent protecting semaglutide is expected to expire.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Everything followed easily then: a white satin scarf held by Emily’s cameo brooch, patent court shoes—low-heeled, of course—a black dévoré shawl.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan




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