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pat·ent·ed

(păt′n-tĭd)

adj.

1. Characteristic of, unique to, or originated by a particular person or group: Throughout the campaign, the candidate refuted his rival's criticisms with a series of patented responses.

2. Protected or conferred by a patent or letters patent: a patented process.

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patented

(ˈpeɪtəntɪd)

adj

(Law) law covered by a patent

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Adj. 1. patented - (of devices and processes) protected by patent; "they are patented inventions"

proprietary - protected by trademark or patent or copyright; made or produced or distributed by one having exclusive rights; "`Tylenol' is a proprietary drug of which `acetaminophen' is the generic form"

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But I suppose it is all humbug, like so many other patented articles."

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As the core technologies evolve, incremental improvements and varying applications should be patented to form a "picket fence"of patent protection around the core technologies.

Building a Strategic Patent Portfolio that Doesn't Break the Bank

First, patent laws aim to prevent copying or imitation of patented inventions, and thus complement competition policies in that they tend to promote fair market behavior.

Differences Between Patent and Competition Laws

patent gives the patent owner a right to exclude others from making, using, selling or importing a patented product, manufacturing process or a method of use into the U.S.

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In 2016, the two companies jointly patented a strain of barley that improved the taste of beer and allows for a more energy-efficient brewing process.

Storm brews over Carlsberg, Heineken beer patent

Put simply, a patent gives a patent holder the right to exclude others from the use of a patented invention.

Patent plan: how to maximize your invention's return on investment

There is almost no limit to the kind of subject matter that can be patented as long as it is new, novel (non-obvious) and useful.

What every inventor should know about patents

Imagine using patented technology to invent something you then patent.

Patents about patents: searching, validating, drafting, challenging, or evaluating: somebody owns an idea on how to do it

The chemistry and pharmaceutical industries, for instance, have relied on patents to exclude others from using patented technologies, providing a period of monopoly and an opportunity for extra profit.

Threat of litigation and patent value: what technology managers should know: under the strategy employed by patent dealers, patent value is driven by the threat of litigation--the higher the threat of litigation, the greater the monetary value of the patent