Patent law

Pronunciation: /ˈpætənt ˈɫɑ/

Patent law (noun)

  1. Rules that decide when an invention can be legally protected and how long that protection lasts.
  2. The legal system for using, licensing, and stopping others from making or selling a protected invention.

Examples

  • Patent law sets rules for protecting an invention.
  • Patent law requires clear details when you apply for protection.