patents

[ˈpætənts]
noun/verbpl: patents
patentes
1. Official government documents granting exclusive rights to an inventor for a limited period
The company holds several patents for innovative technology.
A empresa possui várias patentes para tecnologia inovadora.
2. To obtain or grant a patent for an invention
The inventor decided to patent her new design.
A inventora decidiu patentear seu novo design.
3. Obvious or clearly evident (adjective usage, less common)
His patent disregard for the rules was unacceptable.
Seu desprezo patente pelas regras era inaceitável.
Patents are crucial in both Brazilian and American economies, particularly in technology, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing sectors. In Brazil, the INPI (Instituto Nacional de Propriedade Industrial) manages patent registration. The concept is protected internationally through treaties like the Paris Convention and TRIPS agreement.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
licensescopyrightstrademarksregistered rightsintellectual property
Antonyms / Antônimos
public domainunpatented

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
patentes
Standard term used in legal and business contexts
São Paulo
patentes
Commonly used in technology and pharmaceutical industries
Portugal
patentes
Same usage as Brazil; formally regulated by INPI equivalent
United States
patents
Regulated by the USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office)

Related Words

trademarkcopyrightintellectual propertyinventionlicensinginfringement

Related Idioms & Phrases

patent pending
patent infringement
hold a patent
patent office
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