patented Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb obtain a patent for
    patent.
    • Should I patent this invention?
  2. verb grant rights to; grant a patent for
    patent.
  3. verb make open to sight or notice
    patent.
    • His behavior has patented an embarrassing fact about him
  4. adjective satellite (of devices and processes) protected by patent
    • they are patented inventions

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