Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
patentee
noun
/pæˈtɛntiː/
Definition
A patentee is a person or entity that holds a patent for an invention or process.
Examples
- The patentee must enforce their rights if someone infringes on their patent.
- As a patentee, she had the exclusive right to commercialize her invention.
- Being a patentee can provide significant financial benefits through licensing agreements.
Meaning
The individual or organization granted exclusive rights to an invention, preventing others from using, making, or selling it without permission.
Synonyms
- Inventor
- Holder
- Patent owner
