Patented: meaning, definitions and examples

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patented

 

[ ˈpæt.əntɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

legal status

Patented refers to an invention or process that has been granted exclusive rights by a government to the inventor. This protection prevents others from making, using, or selling the patented invention without permission.

Synonyms

licensed, protected, trademarked

Examples of usage

  • The patented technology revolutionized the industry.
  • She holds a patented method for fabricating solar panels.
  • The company is enforcing its patented designs worldwide.

Translations

Translations of the word "patented" in other languages:

🇵🇹 patenteado

🇮🇳 पेटेंटेड

🇩🇪 patentiert

🇮🇩 dipatenkan

🇺🇦 патентований

🇵🇱 opatentowany

🇯🇵 特許された

🇫🇷 breveté

🇪🇸 patentado

🇹🇷 patentli

🇰🇷 특허받은

🇸🇦 براءة اختراع

🇨🇿 opatentovaný

🇸🇰 opatentovaný

🇨🇳 专利的

🇸🇮 patentiran

🇮🇸 pantaður

🇰🇿 патенттелген

🇬🇪 პატენტირებული

🇦🇿 patentləşdirilmiş

🇲🇽 patentado

Etymology

The term 'patent' comes from the Latin word 'patere', which means 'to lie open'. This likely reflects the public nature of the granted rights. In the early 15th century, the word evolved into 'patent' in Middle English, referring to documents that provided a monopoly to a technology or process. The Statute of Monopolies, enacted in 1624 in England, marked an important development in the concept of patents, as it aimed to prevent monopolies and establish clearly defined rights for inventors. Over time, patent law evolved significantly, with the first U.S. Patent Act passed in 1790. This act allowed inventors to secure exclusive rights for their inventions for a limited period, laying the groundwork for the modern patent system. Patents have since become a crucial component of the innovation landscape, fostering creativity and investment in various industries.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,073 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.