A patente
Example: Ela conseguiu a patente para sua nova invenção tecnológica.
Definition
"A patente" refers to the official legal right granted to an inventor or assignee, allowing exclusive control over the use, production, and sale of a new invention or process for a certain period. It protects the inventor's creation from unauthorized use by others.
Etymology
The word "a patente" comes from the Latin word 'patentia,' meaning 'openness' or 'exposure.' It originally referred to a royal decree or official document made public. Over time, it evolved to mean a legal document granting exclusive rights to an invention. Did you know that the concept of patents dates back to medieval Europe, where monarchs granted inventors protection as incentives?
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