coexpire

/kəˈɛkspaɪər/

Definitions

1. verb

to cause something to expire simultaneously, typically a patent or trademark.

“The coexpiring patents made it difficult for the company to protect its intellectual property.”

2. noun

a simultaneous expiration, typically of patents or trademarks.

“The coexpiration of the patents and trademarks allowed the company to refile for new protection.”

Synonyms

  • expire
  • terminate

Antonyms

  • extend
  • renew