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The word patent originates from the Latin patere, which means "to lay open" (i.e., to make available for public inspection). It is a shortened version of the term letters patent, which was an open document …

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Dec 5, 2025 · Adjective [edit] patente m or f (plural patentes) patent (explicit and obvious) synonyms Synonyms: evidente, claro Está patente que é como digo. It's obviously as I say.

Apr 8, 2025 · A patent grants property rights to the inventor of a process, design, or invention for a set time in exchange for a comprehensive disclosure of the invention.

Dec 24, 2025 · Patent, a government grant to an inventor of the right to exclude others from making, using, or selling an invention, usually for a limited period. Patents are granted for new and useful …