(Christianity) The plate used to hold the host during the Eucharist. / (archaeology) Any shallow dish found in an archaeological site.

plural of paten

The state or condition of being patentable.

(informal) A patent first published and granted long after the filing of the initial application.

Leather that has been given a high-gloss, shiny finish.

plural of patent troll

(patent law, informal, derogatory) A company, person, etc., that owns and enforces patents in an aggressive and opportunistic manner, often with no intention of producing, marketing, or promoting the subjects of the patents.

(law) Able to be protected by a patent; for which a patent can be granted.

plural of patentability

(nautical) A taffrail log