patent quality
[/ˈpeɪtənt ˈkwɑːlɪti/]
noun phrasepl: patent qualities
qualidade patenteável / característica óbvia / qualidade patente
1. An obvious or evident characteristic or attribute that is clearly visible or easily recognized
The patent quality of the new design is its superior ergonomics.
A qualidade patente do novo design é sua ergonomia superior.
2. In legal context, a distinguishing feature of an invention that is eligible for patent protection
The patent quality of this innovation lies in its novel mechanism.
A qualidade patenteável desta inovação reside em seu mecanismo inovador.
3. An apparent or manifest quality that requires no proof or explanation
It is of patent quality that this product meets international standards.
É de qualidade patente que este produto atende aos padrões internacionais.
This term is primarily used in intellectual property law, patent filing documentation, and formal business English. In Brazil, it appears most frequently in patent office (INPI) documents and legal agreements. The phrase emphasizes characteristics that are immediately apparent and require no hidden analysis, contrasting with 'latent qualities.'
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