German word

Patentamt

Pronunciation

IPA/paˈtɛntˌamt/

Meaning

  • neuter nounpatent office

Example

Ich habe ein Schreiben vom Patentamt erhalten.

I received a letter from the patent office.

Illustration for Patentamt (patent office)

More examples

Das Patentamt hat die Erteilung des Patents bestätigt.

The patent office confirmed the grant of the patent.

Core concept

A public authority that examines an invention application and turns an approved claim into legal protection.

Common phrases

  • vom Patentamt

    from the patent office

  • das Patentamt

    the patent office

Similar words

Patent: A time-limited exclusive right granted for an invention.
Patentbehörde: A public authority that receives and examines patent applications.
Markenamt: A public office responsible for registering and managing trademarks.
Amt: A public administrative office that handles official procedures.

Definition in German

Behörde, die Patentanmeldungen entgegennimmt, prüft und Patente erteilt.

Word origin

The compound joins Patent, from Latin patens meaning 'open' through legal usage, with Amt, an old German term for an official office.

Usage tips

  • Patentamt is neuter, and its plural is Patentämter with an umlaut.

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