Collocations with "patent"

6 collocations found

patent infringement

The unauthorized making, using, or selling of a patented invention.

infringement8.2
patent leather

leather with a very glossy, hard, and smooth finish

leather6.9
patent holder

the person or entity that legally owns a patent for an invention.

holder6.7
patent an invention

To obtain a patent for an invention.

invention6.2
patent application

A formal request to register an invention.

application6.1
patent protection

legal protection for an invention, preventing others from making or selling it

protection5.7