unpatent

/ˌʌnpəˈtɛnt/

Definitions

1. adjective

not capable of being patented

“The invention was unpatentable due to its lack of innovation.”

2. noun

something that is not capable of being patented

“The company’s unpatentable technology was a major setback.”

Synonyms

  • non-patentable
  • unpatentable

Antonyms

  • patentable