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as in copyright
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as in grant
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as in obvious
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
unfortunately, the patent stupidity of the proposal did not deter the city council from putting it up for a vote
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as in blatant
very noticeable especially for being incorrect or bad
a patent error that should have been caught before the book was published
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Recent Examples of patent
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
For starters, competitors could begin to understand the strengths and weaknesses in seed varieties on the market and find ways to build on that innovation, which is precisely the type of activity the patent system was designed to encourage.
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Julie Dawson,
The Conversation,
23 June 2026
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
6 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Actual denim is then used for the tongue, while its lace loop and tag swap pack to the patent print.
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Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
For starters, competitors could begin to understand the strengths and weaknesses in seed varieties on the market and find ways to build on that innovation, which is precisely the type of activity the patent system was designed to encourage.
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Julie Dawson,
The Conversation,
23 June 2026
Adjective
Such pre-patent Oysters are extremely rare, the auction house says.
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Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patent
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Lawyers for the news outlets in the litigation on Friday also moved to dismiss one of the allegations in the lawsuit, a claim of contributory copyright infringement.
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In addition to clarifying one claim, NYT also agreed to voluntarily dismiss two claims of contributory copyright infringement and trademark dilution against all defendants.
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Last month, the garden celebrated its 30th anniversary and received a sizable grant from City Council member Eunisses Hernandez’s first-district office.
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Adults juggling classes and full-time jobs or family responsibilities may need to rely more heavily on grants, employer tuition assistance and private student loans from lenders who accept part-time students.
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The teenage phenom is able to complement his obvious technical skills with a flair and maturity in high-pressure situations that is well beyond his years.
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This was most obvious during Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour, when brands capitalized on all things Taylor — friendship bracelets, themed drinks and even concert outfits.
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Commissioned by Mattel as a blatant weekly half-hour commercial for its popular toy line, the show pits He-Man and his heroic chums against the evil (but strangely inept) Skeletor in a battle for control of Castle Grayskull.
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However, the fun police in the NBA’s legal department would (correctly) view this is as blatant cap circumvention, and would not treat this as a laughing matter.
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Andy Reid should own the trademark to the combination of the words ‘wand’ and ‘left foot’.
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The singer has among the most extensive trademark portfolios in the entertainment industry, with more than 170 active or pending registrations spanning names, phrases and commercial designations.
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The proposal drew sharp criticism from Rob Quan, an organizer with Unrig LA, who spent much of the past year tracking the effort to rewrite the charter.
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After its 20-year charter ended in 1811, the building was owned by the private Girard Bank until 1831, eventually being passed through a string of other banks before the National Park Service obtained it in 1955.
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This comes after dozens of leading Mexican sports outlets reported the time change — after apparent briefing — as did the BBC, which has rights to the game in the UK.
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Anybody who is anybody is making their way to New York’s Madison Square Garden dressed to the nines in an apparent march to get to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding.
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That comparison may be a bit dramatic, but the cellar-dwelling Red Sox’s four-game sweep over the weekend exposed some of the Aaron Judge-less Yankees’ most glaring issues.
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The glaring difference was the distinct lack of the marijuana scent throughout the building, and the need to use the restroom from most of the patrons during the three-hour long concert.
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“Patent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patent. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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