A1 noun ニュートラル

patent

/ˈpæt.ənt/

A patent is an official legal document that gives an inventor the exclusive right to make, use, or sell an invention for a set period. It prevents other people or companies from copying the idea without the inventor's permission.

例文

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1

He got a patent for his new phone case design.

He received legal protection for his new phone case design.

2

The government granted a patent to the pharmaceutical company for the new drug.

The government gave the drug company legal rights for the new medicine.

3

You should totally get a patent before you show that idea to anyone.

You should definitely protect your idea legally before showing it to others.

語族

名詞
patent
Verb
patent
副詞
patently
形容詞
patented
関連
patentee
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'P' in Patent: it helps you 'Protect' your 'Product'.

クイックテスト

The scientist decided to apply for a ___ so no one could steal her new engine design.

正解!

正解は: patent

例文

1

He got a patent for his new phone case design.

everyday

He received legal protection for his new phone case design.

2

The government granted a patent to the pharmaceutical company for the new drug.

formal

The government gave the drug company legal rights for the new medicine.

3

You should totally get a patent before you show that idea to anyone.

informal

You should definitely protect your idea legally before showing it to others.

4

Research institutions often seek patents to fund future scientific development.

academic

Research centers often look for legal invention rights to pay for future work.

5

Our business strategy relies on holding a strong patent for our core technology.

business

Our company plan depends on having legal rights to our main technology.

語族

名詞
patent
Verb
patent
副詞
patently
形容詞
patented
関連
patentee

よく使う組み合わせ

apply for a patent to ask the government for legal protection of an invention
grant a patent to officially give someone legal rights to an invention
patent infringement breaking the law by using a patented idea without permission
patent pending a status meaning the patent has been applied for but not yet given
hold a patent to own the legal rights to an invention

よく使うフレーズ

take out a patent

to obtain a patent

patent leather

a type of shiny, polished leather

letter patent

an open document issued by a government

よく混同される語

patent vs trademark

A patent protects inventions, while a trademark protects brand names and logos.

patent vs copyright

A patent is for machines or processes; copyright is for books, music, and art.

📝

使い方のコツ

The word 'patent' is most commonly used as a noun in legal and business contexts, but it can also be a verb (to patent an idea) or an adjective (a patent lie).

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よくある間違い

Learners often use 'patent' for logos or brand names; remember that patents are specifically for technical inventions or designs.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'P' in Patent: it helps you 'Protect' your 'Product'.

📖

語源

From the Latin 'patere', which means 'to lie open' or 'be open to public inspection'.

文法パターン

countable noun plural: patents verb: regular (patented, patenting)
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文化的な背景

In many developed economies, patents are seen as the primary driver of innovation, encouraging people to invent by promising profit.

クイックテスト

The scientist decided to apply for a ___ so no one could steal her new engine design.

正解!

正解は: patent

lawの関連語

justice

A1

Justice is the quality of being fair and reasonable in how people are treated. It also refers to the legal system and the way laws are used to punish people who do wrong.

verdict

A1

A verdict is the official decision made by a jury or judge in a court of law about whether someone is guilty or not guilty. It is also used to describe a person's final opinion or judgment about something after testing or considering it.

trial

A1

A formal process in a court of law to decide if someone is guilty of a crime. It involves a judge, and sometimes a jury, who listen to evidence and witnesses.

hearing

A1

In a legal context, a hearing is a formal meeting where a judge or official listens to facts and arguments about a specific issue. It is typically shorter and less formal than a full trial but follows strict legal rules.

litigation

A1

Litigation is the process of using a court of law to solve a legal disagreement. It involves a judge or jury making a final decision about a dispute between people or companies.

testimony

A1

A formal statement given by a witness in a court of law or a public meeting. It is also used to describe something that serves as clear proof that a fact is true.

witness

A1

A witness is a person who sees an event, such as a crime or an accident, take place. In a legal context, this person provides information or evidence in a court about what they observed.

crime

A1

A crime is an action that is against the law and is punishable by the government. It refers to illegal activities like stealing or hurting someone.

criminal

A1

A person who has committed a crime or done something illegal. This word describes someone who breaks the law and may be punished by the police or a court.

felony

A1

A felony is a very serious crime, such as murder or armed robbery. In legal systems, it is a crime that is punished more severely than a minor offense, often resulting in more than one year in prison.

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