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Recent Examples of patents
In the United States, meanwhile, dozens of patents should keep Wegovy generics off the market until 2039, said professor Robin Feldman, a patent expert at the University of California Law-San Francisco.
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Elisabeth Rosenthal, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
Viture further claims similar patents have have been rejected in China, and that Xreal’s patent adds only minor, appearance-level changes rather than true optical innovation.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
After all, patents do temporarily block rival companies from introducing copycat products to compete against the earlier inventor and patent holder.
—David J. Kappos, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
For example, if prior art reveals that a new combination therapy improves treatment outcomes, officials may deem subsequent patents using the same drug cocktail as obvious and refuse to grant or enforce the patent.
—Lucy Xiaolu Wang, The Conversation, 23 Sep. 2025
Elisabeth Rosenthal, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
Viture further claims similar patents have have been rejected in China, and that Xreal’s patent adds only minor, appearance-level changes rather than true optical innovation.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
After all, patents do temporarily block rival companies from introducing copycat products to compete against the earlier inventor and patent holder.
—David J. Kappos, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
For example, if prior art reveals that a new combination therapy improves treatment outcomes, officials may deem subsequent patents using the same drug cocktail as obvious and refuse to grant or enforce the patent.
—Lucy Xiaolu Wang, The Conversation, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patents
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In theory, an actor with such trademark protections could issue takedown claims against an AI platform similar to the way a studio can enforce its copyrights.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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All trademarks and copyrights of the Atlanta Dream and WNBA are used by permission.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
10 May 2026
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Shores said merchant ad grants are available to subsidize local merchant advertising.—
Joe Marusak
May 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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Today, the private hospital, which operates as a non-profit, relies largely on donations from Haitians and supporters abroad, along with limited partnerships and grants, whose certainty isn’t guaranteed.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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Applicable trademarks cover a wide range of NASCAR products, including clothing, caps, keychains, toys, miniature cars and board games.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
14 May 2026
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But McConaughey’s lawyers point out that the plaintiffs in the case had not registered their voice recordings as trademarks.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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Some of the players involved said Lurie is still trying to figure out how to balance competing prerogatives without damaging his relationships.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Surprise, surprise, JPMorgan Chase and other big banks survived this outrageous assault upon their prerogatives.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Patents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patents. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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