patented
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈpætəntɪd// UK //pˈeɪtəntɪd// patent·ed
adj. officially protected by a government patent, so no one else can make or sell it. You use this to show that an invention is unique and legally owned.
adj. having an exclusive right granted by a government authority to make, use, or sell an invention for a limited period. Typically used attributively before a noun.
This patented design prevents the bottle from leaking.
The company spent years developing the patented technology before launching it.
Investors were drawn to the startup because its patented algorithm offered a distinct advantage over existing market solutions.
Usage
Often used attributively before a noun (e.g., 'patented process').