Third-person singular simple present indicative form of patent

plural of patent

One who obtains a patent on something; a patentee.

The state or condition of being patentable.

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

plural of patentability

An official document granting an appointment, privilege, or right, or some property or title; letters patent.

(baking) Of flour: fine, and consisting mostly of the inner part of the endosperm of the grain from which it is milled.

To (successfully) register (a new invention) with a government agency to obtain the sole privilege of its manufacture, sale, and use for a specified period.

In a clear and unambiguous manner.