patent theme
[/ˈpeɪtənt θiːm/]
nounpl: patent themes
tema patenteado; tema patente
1. A recurring or dominant subject matter in a work of literature, art, or music that is clearly evident and easily recognizable
The patent theme throughout the novel is the struggle between good and evil.
O tema patenteado ao longo do romance é a luta entre o bem e o mal.
2. An obvious or prominent motif that recurs distinctly throughout a creative work
Love and betrayal are patent themes in Shakespeare's plays.
O amor e a traição são temas patentes nas peças de Shakespeare.
3. In intellectual property, a theme or concept that has been formally registered or protected by patent
The patent theme of their software design was protected from commercial replication.
O conceito patenteado de seu design de software foi protegido de replicação comercial.
This term is primarily used in literary criticism, academic discourse, and creative analysis in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian universities, 'tema patenteado' is commonly used in literature classes and critical essays. The phrase emphasizes clarity and unmistakable presence of a theme, distinguishing it from subtler narrative elements.
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