How Do You Spell PATENTEE?

Pronunciation: [pˈe͡ɪtəntˌiː] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "patentee" is derived from the word "patent", which is a legal document that gives an inventor the exclusive right to manufacture and sell an invention for a certain period of time. The word "patentee" (pəˌtɛnˈtiː) means the person or entity who holds the patent rights. The first syllable of the word is pronounced with a schwa sound, followed by stressed syllables with /t/ and /i:/ sounds. The final syllable is pronounced with a long /i/ vowel sound and an unstressed /i/ sound.

PATENTEE Meaning and Definition

1. A patentee is an individual or entity that has been granted a legal right known as a patent by a governmental authority. A patent is a form of intellectual property protection that grants exclusive rights to the patentee over their invention for a certain period of time, typically 20 years from the date of filing. The patentee is the rightful owner of the patented invention and is entitled to exclude others from making, using, selling, or importing the invention without their permission.

   Being a patentee comes with specific responsibilities and privileges. The patentee is responsible for disclosing the invention in a detailed, clear, and complete manner to the patent office during the patent application process. They must act as the originator and inventor of the unique creation, demonstrating novelty, non-obviousness, and usefulness of the patented invention. In return, the patentee enjoys the exclusive rights to their invention, allowing them to commercially exploit it, license it to others, or prevent others from using or copying it during the validity of the patent.

   Patents and patentees play a crucial role in fostering innovation and providing incentives for technological advancements. They fuel research and development by granting inventors a temporary monopoly over their creations, giving them a chance to recover their investment and reap financial rewards for their ingenuity. The patentee's rights and protections provide a framework to encourage inventors to disclose their inventions to the public, ultimately contributing to the advancement of society as a whole.

2. One to whom a certain privilege is secured by law.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of PATENTEE

The word "patentee" is derived from the noun "patent", which in turn comes from the Latin word "patentem" (nominative "patens"), meaning "open, manifest, evident". In medieval Latin, a "patent" referred to a letter issued by a sovereign or government granting exclusive rights to someone for an invention, privilege, or monopoly. Over time, the term "patentee" emerged to describe an individual or entity who holds a patent, or the exclusive rights to an invention or innovation.

Similar spelling words for PATENTEE

• patent law,
• potentate,
• Patenaude,
• patient,
• patented,
• patent,
• patent log,
• patently.

Plural form of PATENTEE is PATENTEES