What is the meaning of patented?

verb

  • Obtain a patent for.
    • usage: "Should I patent this invention"
  • Grant rights to; grant a patent for.
  • Make open to sight or notice.
    • usage: "His behavior has patented an embarrassing fact about him"

adjective

  • Of devices and processes. ( protected by patent)
    • usage: "they are patented inventions"
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