Meanings
nounsubmarine patent (plural submarine patents)
plural submarine patents
- informalA patent first published and granted long after the filing of the initial application.
Origin
From the ability of a submarine to remain submerged for long periods.
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submarine patent. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/submarine%20patent
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“submarine patent.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/submarine%20patent. Accessed November 5, 2026.
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