Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
patent-dispute
noun
/ˈpæt.ənt dɪˈspjuːt/
Definition
A legal disagreement that arises when one party claims that another party is infringing upon their patent rights.
Examples
- The patent-dispute between the two tech companies lasted for years.
- After lengthy negotiations, they finally resolved their patent-dispute out of court.
- Many startups are cautious about entering into markets that are rife with patent-disputes.
Meaning
Patent disputes often involve complex arguments over whether a product or idea violates the exclusivity granted by a patent, which protects inventions and innovations.
Synonyms
- patent litigation
- intellectual property conflict
- patent conflict
