noun
- the process of obtaining a patent for an invention
verb
- present participle of patent; obtaining legal protection for an invention
Examples
- The patenting process can take several years to complete.
- She is patenting her new medical device.
- The company spent millions on patenting their technology.
- Patenting software inventions requires careful legal consideration.
- They are currently patenting three different innovations.
- The patenting of this drug will protect their investment.
- He specializes in patenting biotechnology inventions.