patent (C1)
カタカナ: パテント
IPA: /ˈpeɪtənt/, /ˈpætənt/
Definition
A government-issued grant of exclusive rights to an inventor for a set period, typically 20 years, for their invention.
意味: 発明者に対し、一定期間（通常20年間）その発明を独占的に利用できる権利を政府が与えること。
Examples / 例文
The company is seeking a patent for its innovative software. — The company is seeking a patent for its innovative software.
She spent months preparing the application for the patent. — She spent months preparing the application for the patent.
Without a patent, anyone could legally make and sell your invention. — Without a patent, anyone could legally make and sell your invention.
Patent の日本語訳
Japanese translations of Patent:
How to Use Patent
- patent for (prepositional phrase)
- To have legal protection for a specific invention or idea. — "He was awarded a patent for his revolutionary engine design."
- patent pending (collocation)
- Indicates that a patent application has been filed but has not yet been approved or rejected. — "The company's new device is still patent pending."
See "Patent" in the English dictionary
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