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patented

[/ˈpætəntɪd/]
adjective
patenteado
1. Protected by a patent; having the exclusive right to make, use, or sell an invention
The company developed a patented technology that revolutionized the industry.
A empresa desenvolveu uma tecnologia patenteada que revolucionou a indústria.
2. Obvious or characteristic in a manner that seems artificial or contrived
He gave a patented smile that seemed rehearsed.
Ele deu um sorriso patenteado que parecia ensaiado.
Synonyms
copyrightedregisteredlicensedproprietarytrademarked
Antonyms
unpatentedpublic domaingenericopen-source

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
patenteado
Standard usage in intellectual property contexts
São Paulo
patenteado
Common in business and technology sectors
Portugal
patenteado
Standard usage, also 'com patente'

Related Idioms & Phrases

patented design
patented process
hold a patent on something
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