patent
gb/pˈætənt/ us/pˈætənt/
B2
English
~ 3500
szabadalom, szabadalmaztat, nyilvánvaló
NOUN
B2
1
szabadalom
B2
Usage pattern:
to hold a patent on [something]
She was granted a patent for her new water filter design.
Szabadalmat kapott új vízszűrő-konstrukciójára.
The company filed a patent to protect its unique software algorithm.
A vállalat szabadalmi kérelmet nyújtott be, hogy megvédje egyedi szoftveralgoritmusát.
His invention is still under patent and cannot be copied.
Learner examples
He got a patent for his machine.
Szabadalmat kapott a gépére.
The patent stops others from making the same product.
A szabadalom megakadályozza, hogy mások ugyanazt a terméket gyártsák.
They applied for a patent last year.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'patent' with 'copyright' or 'license'. A patent is specifically for inventions, not creative works or permissions.
Meaning
Official right for an invention
Collocations
file a patent
|patent application
|hold a patent
|patent holder
Synonyms
copyright (Protects creative works like books or music, not inventions.)
|
trademark (Protects brand names or logos, not inventions.)
Antonyms
public domain (Refers to works or inventions not protected by intellectual property rights.)
Themes
business
|law
|technology
Definition
A legal paper that says only one person or company can make or sell an invention for some years.
An official legal right granted by a government to an inventor, giving them the exclusive right to make, use, or sell their invention for a certain period of time.
VERB
B2
TECHNICAL
2
Usage pattern:
to patent [an invention/design]
The engineer decided to patent her innovative battery technology.
A mérnök úgy döntött, hogy szabadalmaztatja innovatív akkumulátortechnológiáját.
You should patent your design before showing it to investors.
Érdemes szabadalmaztatnod a tervedet, mielőtt megmutatod a befektetőknek.
He patented the recipe to prevent competitors from copying it.
Learner examples
We will patent our new phone.
Szabadalmaztatni fogjuk az új telefonunkat.
She wants to patent her idea.
Szabadalmaztatni szeretné az ötletét.
He patented the tool last year.
Common mistake:
Learners may wrongly use 'patent' as a noun when they mean the action; 'to patent' is the verb form.
Meaning
To get an official invention right
Collocations
patent an idea
|patent a process
|patent pending
Synonyms
register (General term for officially recording ownership; not specific to inventions.)
Antonyms
abandon (To give up the process of securing legal rights.)
Themes
business
|law
|technology
Definition
To get legal papers that give you the only right to make or sell an invention.
To obtain an official legal right from the government giving exclusive control over making, using, and selling an invention.
C1
FORMAL
3
nyilvánvaló
B2
Usage pattern:
a patent [lie/error/fact]
It was a patent lie meant to deceive the public.
Nyilvánvaló hazugság volt, amellyel a közvéleményt akarták megtéveszteni.
The report contained a patent error in the data.
A jelentés nyilvánvaló hibát tartalmazott az adatokban.
Her claim was in patent contradiction to the evidence.
Learner examples
That is a patent lie.
Ez nyilvánvaló hazugság.
The mistake in his work is patent.
A munkájában lévő hiba nyilvánvaló.
Her anger was patent to everyone.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with 'patient' due to similar spelling; also may think it always relates to inventions.
Meaning
Clearly obvious or evident
Collocations
patent lie
|patent error
|patent injustice
Synonyms
blatant (Carries a stronger negative tone and sense of offensiveness.)
|
obvious (More common in everyday speech; less formal than 'patent'.)
Antonyms
subtle (Not obvious or easy to notice.)
Themes
communication
|perception
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Easy to see or understand; very clear.
Clearly obvious, easy to notice, or unmistakable.
Grammar
Dictionary form
patent
IPA
GB/pˈætənt/
US/pˈætənt/
Syllables & stress
pat - ent (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (pat)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: patent
Noun
- Base: patent
- Plural: patents
Verb
- Base: patent
- 3rd Person Singular: patents
- Present Participle: patenting
- Past: patented
Word family
Forms
patents
noun
patenting
verb
patented
verb
Core family
patentable
adjective
Related words
patentee
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unpatentable
adjective
Advanced or less common
patentability
noun
Expressions
patent infringement
1/pˈætənt ɪnfɹˈɪnd͡ʒmənt/
fixed phrase
technical
Illegal use of patented invention
When someone uses an invention that has a patent without permission.
Examples
- The company was sued for patent infringement after copying the design.
- Patent infringement can result in heavy fines and legal action.
patent infringement
4/pˈætənt ɪnfɹˈɪnd͡ʒmənt/
fixed phrase
legal
unauthorized use of patented invention
Using or selling someone else's patented invention without permission.
Examples
- The tech company was ordered to pay damages for patent infringement.
- The startup checked the design carefully to avoid patent infringement.
- A patent infringement lawsuit can be extremely expensive for both sides.
Learner examples
- The company was accused of patent infringement.
- They changed the product design to avoid patent infringement.
patent office
1/pˈætənt ˈɔfɪs/
fixed phrase
Agency granting patents
The government place where people apply for patents.
Examples
- She submitted her drawings to the patent office last month.
- The patent office reviews thousands of applications each year.
patent pending
1/pˈætənt pˈɛndɪŋ/
fixed phrase
technical
Patent application filed, not granted yet
Used to show that a person or company has asked for a patent but it has not been given yet.
Examples
- The product is labeled 'patent pending' while the application is under review.
- Our new device is currently patent pending, so we can discuss it publicly.