Patent definition

Recent Examples on the Web To save energy, the 27,000-watt device features a patented self-modulating technology that adjusts the energy consumed based on your personal hot water needs. — Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2023 But Renewcell’s patented technology, now available commercially, and successful launch of the world’s first industrial-scale textile recycling plant in Sweden offer a beacon of hope to brands and consumers who care about environmental sustainability. — Dominique Soguel, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 May 2023 The legal battle started in 2020 when Sonos accused Google of copying its patented multiroom audio technology after the companies partnered in 2013. — Emma Roth, The Verge, 26 May 2023 Renewcell’s patented new material, Circulose, has been snapped up for use by major fashion brands including Levi Strauss & Co., PVH (which owns Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein), Zara, and H&M (which is also an investor in Circulose). — Dominique Soguel, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 May 2023 Asphaltica’s patented process was successfully used to recycle over 10,000 tons of waste shingles last year. — Jim Vinoski, Forbes, 5 May 2023 James produced one of his patented closeout performances, scoring 30 points on 10-for-14 shooting, collecting nine rebounds and amassing nine assists in the Los Angeles Lakers' 122-101 series clinching victory over the defending champion Warriors in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals. — Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODA...

Marguerita is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®), Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP®), and a Chartered Socially Responsible Investing Counselor (CSRIC). She has been working in the financial planning industry for over 20 years and spends her days helping her clients gain clarity, confidence, and control over their financial lives. In the United States, that means an item that is substantially similar to something that has the protection of a design patent may not be made, copied, used or imported into the country. In other countries, a registered design may act as an alternative to a design patent. In certain European countries, patent protection for designs may be obtained for a fee and by meeting basic registration requirements. A design patent is valid for 14 years (if filed before May 13, 2015) after being awarded and is not renewable; if it was filed on or after May 13, 2015, the design patent has a 15-year term from the date of grant. How a Design Patent Works An item or object that is protected by a design patent carries broad protection from • A design patent application may only include a single claim, according to the United States Trademark and Patent Office. • Filing for a design patent costs less than filing for a utility patent. • The total cost to file for and obtain a design patent can run anywhere from $1,000 to $3,000 in total, depending on the situation and the complexity of the design paten...

• (from) under your nose idiom • apparent • be (as) plain as the nose on your face idiom • be (right) under your nose idiom • be etched somewhere idiom • be writ large idiom • flagrantly • foregone conclusion • glaring • glaringly • I need hardly do something idiom • obtrude • palpable • palpably • parallax • patently • perceivable • squeaky • stand/stick out a mile idiom • written all over someone's face idiom • actionable • actionably • administer • admissibility • admissible • exhibit • extinguishment • extrajudicial • extrajudicially • fatal accident inquiry • patentee • plea bargain • plea bargaining • pleading • power of attorney • the Webster ruling • waiver • walk • walk free idiom • wardship (Definition of patent from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press) Bilingual Dictionaries • English–Dutch Dutch–English • English–French French–English • English–German German–English • English–Indonesian Indonesian–English • English–Italian Italian–English • English–Japanese Japanese–English • English–Norwegian Norwegian–English • English–Polish Polish–English • English–Portuguese Portuguese–English • English–Spanish Spanish–English

Origin of Patent • Middle English document granting a right short for (lettre) patent open (letter) from Old French (lettre) patente from Latin patēns patent- open present participle of patēre to be open From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition • Short form of lettre patente, "open letter", from littera patens. From Wiktionary • From patere (“to lie open"). From Wiktionary

Congress grants inventors different kinds of patents to protect different kinds of inventions. Learning how to use each kind of patent application will help any inventor better utilize the U.S. Patent Office to protect his or her invention. What are the different types of patents? Different types of patent applications exist so that inventors can protect different kinds of inventions. Savvy inventors can utilize the different kinds of patent applications to secure the rights they need to protect their inventions. There are four different patent types: • Utility patent. This is what most people think of when they think about a patent. It's a long, technical document that teaches the public how to use a new machine, process, or system. The kinds of inventions protected by utility patents are defined by Congress. New technologies like genetic engineering and internet-delivered software are challenging the boundaries of what kinds of inventions can receive utility patent protection. • Provisional patent. United States law allows inventors to file a less formal document that proves the inventor was in possession of the invention and had adequately figured out how to make the invention work. Once that is on file, the invention is patent pending. If, however, the inventor fails to file a formal utility patent within a year from filing the provisional patent, he or she will lose this filing date. Any public disclosures made relying on that provisional patent application will now c...

If you're an inventor or visionary, you've probably dreamed of patenting a creation. From robotics and social distancing trackers to a customizable desk organizer, there were 646,244 applications for patents in 2020. But an application doesn't guarantee approval. According to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the federal agency that oversees and issues patents, only about 53% of applicants are awarded a patent. Not every invention is patentable—or even worth patenting. But understanding patent basics and what the USPTO is looking for can help you get approved. Read on to learn about how a patent works, the different types of patents, the protections provided, and if they're right for your idea. What is a patent? A patent is an exclusive right that prevents anyone else from making, using, selling, distributing, importing, or selling your invention without permission for a set period of time. This timeline can extend up to 20 years, depending on the type of patent. Provisional patent application Under U.S. law, as part of the utility patent process, you can file a less formal provisional patent application that documents your claim to an invention while giving you time to perfect, experiment, determine commercial viability, etc. This process gives you an extra year to plan your formal filing and gives you a priority filing date. Once your As the patent owner, you can sell or give your ownership to anyone you want. When the patent expires, your invention becomes a...