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patent infringement

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun patent infringement has 1 sense
  1. patent infringement - violation of the rights secured by a patent
    --1 is a kind of
    violation, infringement

Definitions from the Web

Term: Patent Infringement

Description: Patent infringement refers to the unauthorized use, manufacture, sale, or importation of a patented invention by an individual or company without obtaining the necessary permission from the patent holder.

Sense 1: Noun

Definition: The act of violating the exclusive rights of a patent holder by using, producing, selling, or importing a patented invention without authorization.

Example Sentence: The company was sued for patent infringement after launching a product that closely resembled an existing patented invention. Find books on patent infringement.

Sense 2: Verb

Definition: The action of unlawfully using, making, selling, or importing a patented invention without the consent of the patent holder.

Example Sentence: The court ruled that the defendant willfully infringed upon the patent by manufacturing and selling the product without permission. Explore software solutions to prevent patent infringement.

Local Usage: In some regions, patent infringement might be referred to as "patent violation" or "patent piracy."

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