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专利 (zhuān lì): patent

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 6noun

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
patent
Characters
2
Part of speech
noun
HSK level
HSK 6

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • patent
  • sth uniquely enjoyed (or possessed etc) by a certain group of people
  • monopoly

Chinese explanation

  • 国家授予发明人或设计人的一种独占权,在一定期限内只有本人或经其许可的人才能使用、制造或销售其发明创造
  • 也指这种受法律保护的权利本身。

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Example sentences

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This company developed a new type of battery and applied for several international patents for it.

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The lawyer reminded him not to disclose the technical details before the patent is approved.

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The patent protection lasts for 20 years; after it expires, anyone can use the technology for free.

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Two technology companies fought a lawsuit for several years over a smartphone patent, and finally reached a settlement.

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He invented an eco-friendly packaging material and successfully applied for a patent; now many companies want to buy the right to use his patent.

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