patented

UK
/ˈpæt.əntɪd/
US
/ˈpæt̬.əntɪd/ or /ˈpeɪ.təntɪd/

Translations

patentedpast participle
UK
/ˈpæt.əntɪd/
US
/ˈpæt.ən.tɪd/
More precise classification: adjective derived from the past participle of the verb "patent".
The company launched a new product with a patented design.
L'entreprise a lancé un nouveau produit doté d'un design breveté.
Additional translations
caractéristiqueSens figuré : « qui lui est propre », « distinctif ».
patentverb

patented

Past Simple

patented
Past Simple
patented
Past Participle
patenting
Gerund
UK
/ˈpæt.ənt/
US
/ˈpæt̬.ənt/ or /ˈpeɪ.tənt/
breveterDomaine juridique et technique.
The company decided to patent their new software to protect it from being copied by competitors.
L'entreprise a décidé de breveter son nouveau logiciel pour le protéger contre la copie par des concurrents.

Definitions

patentedpast participle
Having exclusive rights granted by a patent, typically referring to an invention or process that is protected by a patent.
The company launched a new product with a patented design that prevents unauthorized copying.
Clearly recognizable or obvious; distinctively characteristic.
The chef's patented blend of spices made the dish stand out from the rest.
patentverb
To obtain a patent for an invention, granting the exclusive right to make, use, or sell the invention for a certain number of years.
The company decided to patent their new software to protect it from being copied by competitors.