plural of patent

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of patent

simple past tense and past participle of patent

For which a patent has been granted.

present participle of patent

plural of patency

(medicine) The condition or state of being patent, and (usually) moreover, the degree of openness (of a tube, such as a blood vessel or catheter); the relative absence of blockage. Measured in percent.

plural of patentee

One to whom a grant is made, or a privilege secured, by patent.

(law) Able to be protected by a patent; for which a patent can be granted.