Inventor's protection Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, June 14, 2022 · 26-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, June 14, 2022.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 14, 2022 · 26-Across · 6 letters
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a document granting an inventor sole rights to an invention
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