Patent — synonyms, definition

1. patent (a)

absolute apparent certain clear conspicuous controlled denuded evident exclusive incontestable incontrovertible indisputable licensed manifest naked obvious open palpable patented plain • • •

2. patent (Noun)

authorisation authorization charter commission concession control copyright cure cure-all elixir formula franchise letters patent licence license medicine nostrum patent of invention permit placebo • • •

patent (Noun) — A document granting an inventor sole rights to an invention.

patent (Noun) — (law) an official document granting a right or privilege.

document instrument legal document legal instrument official document papers written document

3. patent (Verb)

copyright exclude license limit safeguard secure

patent (Verb) — Obtain a patent for. ex. "Should I patent this invention?"

patent (Verb) — Grant rights to; grant a patent for.

patent (Verb) — Make open to sight or notice. ex. "His behaviour has patented an embarrassing fact about him"

alter change modify procure register secure

4. patent (Adjective)

unmistakable unmistakeable

patent (Adjective) — (of a bodily tube or passageway) open; affording free passage. ex. "patent ductus arteriosus"

patent (Adjective) — Clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment. ex. "patent advantages"