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Topic: Law

patent

IPA: /ˈpeɪtənt/

KK: /ˈpætənt/

adjective

Definition: Easily seen or understood; clear and obvious.

Example: The solution to the problem was patent, making it easy for everyone to grasp.

noun

Definition: A legal document that gives someone the exclusive right to make, use, or sell an invention for a certain period of time.

Example: She received a patent for her innovative new device.

transitive verb

Definition: To officially register an invention or idea so that no one else can use it without permission.

Example: She decided to patent her new invention to protect her rights.

patentability

IPA: //ˌpætəntəˈbɪləti//

KK: /ˈpætəntəˌbɪləti/

noun

Definition: The quality or condition that allows something to be protected by a patent, meaning it can be legally recognized as an invention or idea that is new and useful.

Example: The patentability of the new technology was confirmed by the legal team.

patentable

IPA: /ˈpætəntəbl/

KK: /ˈpætəntəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be legally protected by a patent, meaning that an invention or idea can be officially recognized and owned.

Example: The new technology is considered patentable because it meets all the necessary criteria.

patented

IPA: /ˈpætəntɪd/

KK: /ˈpætəntɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is legally protected by a patent, meaning it cannot be used or sold by others without permission.

Example: The company developed a patented technology that improves energy efficiency.

patentee

IPA: /pæˈtɛnti/

KK: /pæˈtɛn ti/

noun

Definition: A person or entity that holds a patent, which is a legal right granted for an invention or a process, allowing them to exclude others from making, using, or selling it without permission.

Example: The patentee has the exclusive rights to manufacture and sell the new invention.

patently

IPA: /ˈpeɪtəntli/

KK: /ˈpeɪtntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is clear and obvious to everyone; without any doubt.

Example: The company's patently false claims were quickly debunked by experts.

patentor

IPA: /ˈpeɪtəntər/

KK: /ˈpeɪtɛntər/

noun

Definition: A person or entity that gives permission to others to use an invention or idea, usually in exchange for payment or royalties.

Example: The patentor allowed the company to use his invention for a fee.

patricidal

IPA: /pəˈtrɪsɪdəl/

KK: /pəˈtrɪsɪdəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the act of killing one's father.

Example: The story explores themes of patricidal conflict within the family.

patricide

IPA: /ˈpætrɪˌsaɪd/

KK: /pætrɪsaɪd/

noun

Definition: The act of killing one's own father or a person who commits this act.

Example: In the story, the character was driven to patricide due to a long-standing family feud.

patrimonial

IPA: /ˌpætrɪˈmoʊniəl/

KK: /pætrɪˈmoʊniəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to property or assets that are inherited from ancestors or family members.

Example: The family decided to preserve their patrimonial estate for future generations.

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