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1. (of devices and processes) protected by patent
   "they are patented inventions"

1. Obtain a patent for
   "Should I patent this invention?"
    
2. Grant rights to; grant a patent for
    
3. Make open to sight or notice
   "His behaviour has patented an embarrassing fact about him"

See also: patency, patentee, proprietary

Type of: alter, change, modify, procure, register, secure

Encyclopedia: Patent