In 2009, there was a patent invention of database encryption technology.

2009年已有数据库加密技术的专利发明出现。

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When he finally sent details of his invention to the Patent Office on February 14th, 1876, it was too late.

当他终于在1876年2月14日将他发明的细节寄给专利局时，已经太晚了。

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Another problem is that first-to-file may make companies rush to put in for a patent before their invention is truly ready.

另一个问题是专利的申请可能促使一些公司在一些发明尚未成型时就急于将其注册。

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The government gave a patent to Edward J.Claghorn of New York City so that others would not copy his invention.

VOA: special.2010.02.09

A patent forbids others from copying an invention and makes the invention valuable in the world of business.

VOA: special.2009.05.13

The question was whether a business method is enough of an invention to receive a patent.

VOA: special.2010.07.16

We want to make it easier to start a business or patent an invention.

WHITEHOUSE: Arena at Harbor Yard, Bridgeport, Connecticut

Dr Bongso, however, has managed to derive feeder cells from human tissue, and this time, he has been sure to patent his invention.

ECONOMIST: Biotechnology in Singapore

Another problem is that first-to-file may make companies rush to put in for a patent before their invention is truly ready.

ECONOMIST: Intellectual property