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A patent is a form of intellectual property.
It protects inventions, including processes or methods with a concrete result, machines, and new compositions of matter.
Once an invention is patented (ie, an application is filed with the Patent Office, the patent examiner determines that the invention is sufficiently novel, useful, and non-obvious to warrant a patent, and the patent is then granted), the owner of the patent can, for a limited period of time (currently 17 years), exclude others from making, using, offering for sale or selling the invention.
A patent is a deal struck between the inventor and the government. They get first crack at exploiting it if it is of national importance like a weapons system. In return the patent allows the inventor to exploit his idea and reap the rewards without others copying his idea. If someone does copy it he can take them to court with a strong case.
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What does it mean when something is patent?
Patent is when a person invents an idea or product and in order to make it their own so that no one else can use it, they apply for a patent. This insures that only the person who originated the idea may use or profit off of it.
What is patent case mean?
A patent case involves copyrighted or patented material. The word patent can also mean the subject matter is obvious on its face.
What does pat p mean on gold plated jewelry?
Patent pending. It most likely indicates something novel about the watch mechanism.
What does grossly patent mean?
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What does patent search mean?
There are two kinds of search that people refer to as a patent search. 1. A search for patents and patent applications that might protect parts of something that you want to make/do. You'd do this kind of patent search if you wanted to know whether you'd infringe someone else's patent if you made/did that something. 2. A search for prior information that might show that an invention is not patentable. You'd do this kind of search if you wanted to know whether you could get a patent for an invention, or if you wanted to know whether someone else's patent is valid. The more usual meaning is number 1.
If the mesenteric artery is patent what does patent mean?
it is wide open
What does patent mean on jewelry?
One type of patent is the design patent, which protects "ornamental characteristics." If the design is sufficiently innovative, it may receive a design patent.
What does posterior communicating arteries are patent mean?
It means it is open and functioning. patent=functional.
Can you patent something as simple as a color change to an existing patent?
You can in the US if the color change is novel, nonobvious, and useful.
What does 'patent dereliction' mean?
"Patent" in this case means obvious or apparent. If you show patent dereliction of duty, you are obviously not doing your job.
What does grossly patent mean in reference to carotid artery?
it means that you have a gross patent and need a new one
What does the medical term patent mean?
"Patent" in medical terms means open, as a vessel. The opposite is "occluded."
