adj.可以取得专利的
He got a patent for this invention. 他获得了这项发明的专利权。
The patent runs out in three years time. 这项专利期限为3年。
Did you take out a patent on your design? 你是否取得一项设计的专利?
Infringe a contract; infringe a patent. 违反一项合同; 侵犯专利权
The patent office needs90 days to wait for any possible opposition. 专利局需要90天的时间等候任何可能产生的反对意见。
It was patent to everyone that he disliked the idea. 每个人都看得出来他不喜欢这个主意。