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Recent Examples of patents
Viture further claims similar patents have have been rejected in China, and that Xreal’s patent adds only minor, appearance-level changes rather than true optical innovation.
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Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
After all, patents do temporarily block rival companies from introducing copycat products to compete against the earlier inventor and patent holder.
—David J. Kappos, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
For example, if prior art reveals that a new combination therapy improves treatment outcomes, officials may deem subsequent patents using the same drug cocktail as obvious and refuse to grant or enforce the patent.
—Lucy Xiaolu Wang, The Conversation, 23 Sep. 2025
Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
After all, patents do temporarily block rival companies from introducing copycat products to compete against the earlier inventor and patent holder.
—David J. Kappos, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
For example, if prior art reveals that a new combination therapy improves treatment outcomes, officials may deem subsequent patents using the same drug cocktail as obvious and refuse to grant or enforce the patent.
—Lucy Xiaolu Wang, The Conversation, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patents
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The plaintiff, Shaun Gray, is now facing potential liability for allegedly defrauding the studio and infringing on its copyrights.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
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And celebrities with valuable intellectual property rights, such as copyrights from the Reiners’ many film and television properties, tend to establish trusts.—
Naomi Cahn,
The Conversation,
22 Dec. 2025
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By connecting publications, grants, patents and policy data, researchers can gain a more holistic view of research – saving time and increasing the likelihood of meaningful discovery.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Last year, her government put together a massive $135 billion stimulus package for the country, which included measures to expand local government grants, as well as provide subsidies for electricity and gas bills.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2026
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Rickette owns several trademarks for the business name and sent the owners of Uncle Remy's a cease-and-desist letter.—
Charlie De Mar,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
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As always, special trademarks and protections to later adaptations and revisions still apply.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
26 Dec. 2025
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The district judge declined her jurisdictional prerogatives, saying that the case was too serious to be settled in a magistrates’ court and must be heard by a Crown Court, which deals with the most severe criminal offenses.—
Rosa Lyster,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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That goal neatly aligns with the record industry’s shifting prerogatives.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
18 Dec. 2025
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“Patents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patents. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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