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(Latin: to be open, lying open, to lie open)

patent
patentability (s) (noun), patentabilities (pl)
The potential of an invention being protected by law: The patentability of Mr. Smart's device for making tiny loudspeakers would give him the possibility of making, using, and selling it for at least one year.
patentable (adjective), more patentable, most patentable
Capable of obtaining a document or a registered trademark on one's invention: Jack's new product was not yet protected by law so that others wouldn't copy it and call it their own, but his product was patentable, so he applied for it right away!
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patently
patentor