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Patent means:
- Clear or obvious on the fact of it.
- Limited legal monopoly granted to an individual or firm to make, use, and sell its invention, and to exclude others from doing so. An invention is patentable if it is novel, useful, and non-obvious. To receive a patent, a patent application must disclose all details of the invention so that others can use it to further advance the technology with new inventions.
- Patentable items fall under four classes:
- Machine: apparatus or device with interrelated parts that work together to perform the invention's designed or intended functions,
- Manufacture: all manufactured or fabricated items,
- Process: chemical, mechanical, electrical or
- Other process that produces a chemical or physical change
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What is the meaning of the English abbreviation 'des pat'?
"Design patent" is the meaning of the English abbreviation "des. pat." The term refers to the U.S. Patent Office's protection of the ornamental and stylistic aspects of the item in question.
What happens after a patent completes its full term?
Once a patent reaches its full term, the inventions claimed in that patent become public domain forever.
What is meaning of patented?
of Patent
If a patent ceases or has finished its patent protection term - is it free for the general public to use?
Yes. Patent term is typically 20 years, although extensions are available in certain cases.
What does the term patent mean?
"Patent" in medical terms means open, as a vessel. The opposite is "occluded."
What does the medical term patent mean?
"Patent" in medical terms means open, as a vessel. The opposite is "occluded."
What is the term that identify the discoverer of a structure?
patent or eponym
What is the meaning HGPR?
human gene patent report
What does the term patent pending mean after you have applied?
The term patent pending informs the public that a person filed a patent application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office for that particular item. The patent pending designation does not give the person any legal rights; it just means that the patent office will review their application. It does not guarantee that a patent will be awarded. It is a warning to potential competitors. Hopefully they won’t put the time and money into developing a product for which you may end up holding the patent.
What is meant by osteomeatal complexes are patent bilaterally?
Osteomeatal complexes are assigned a score from 0-2. 0 meaning patent and 2 meaning obstructed. So if your osteomeatal complexes are bilaterally patent it means that neither side has any obstruction.
What is a black power gun does it have a Patton on it?
The term is a black POWDER gun- meaning it shoots back gunpowder, and not smokeless powder. Some were patented, some still are. Patent- not Patton.
How long did the patent on the light bulb last?
At the time of the light bulb's invention, the term of protection on a patent was 17 years.
