patenting an invention
The Spanish phrase 'patentar un invento' translates to 'to patent an invention' in English. It refers to the act of obtaining a patent, which is a set of exclusive rights granted by a sovereign state to an inventor for a limited period of time, for his or her invention. A patent provides the inventor legal protection, preventing others from making, using, selling or importing the patented invention without his or her consent.
You have to patent an invention before someone else does
This phrase advises the importance of patenting an invention before it might be stolen or claimed by someone else.
I am going to patent an invention that could change the world
This phrase reflects someone's intention to patent a potentially revolutionary invention.
To patent an invention, you must follow several legal steps
This phrase indicates that patenting an invention involves a process with various legal steps.