repatent

/riˈpætnt/ or /riˈpætənt/

Definitions

1. noun

A repatent is a person who renews or obtains a patent, especially for an invention.

“The inventor worked as a repatent for several years before her own breakthrough.”

2. verb

To repatent something means to renew or obtain a patent for it, especially for an invention.

“She decided to repatent her design after years of refinement.”

Synonyms

  • reissue
  • relicense

Antonyms

  • invalidate
  • nullify