One type of patent is the design patent, which protects "ornamental characteristics." If the design is sufficiently innovative, it may receive a design patent.
PAT P stamped on the clasp of a piece of jewelry means patent pending. It simply means that the jewelry designer has a copyright on the design of the jewelry.
"PAT APLD" on a piece of jewelry typically stands for "Patent Applied For." This indicates that the manufacturer has applied for a patent on the design or technology used in the jewelry but has not yet received formal approval. It serves as a notice to others that the design is legally protected pending the patent's approval, and unauthorized reproduction could lead to legal consequences.
Patent pending. It most likely indicates something novel about the watch mechanism.
Patent and Pending is like a copyright. You cannot use/steal the name or idea as it has been protected.
No, a patent number does not provide information about the material or authenticity of jewelry. To determine if jewelry is real gold, it is recommended to look for specific markings such as karat stamps (e.g., 10k, 14k, 18k) or have it tested by a professional jeweler.
A patent case involves copyrighted or patented material. The word patent can also mean the subject matter is obvious on its face.
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it is wide open
It means it is open and functioning. patent=functional.
"Patent" in this case means obvious or apparent. If you show patent dereliction of duty, you are obviously not doing your job.
"Patent" in medical terms means open, as a vessel. The opposite is "occluded."
it means that you have a gross patent and need a new one