patent office
noun
(often initial capital letters)
a governmental agency that administers and regulates patents and trademarks, in the U.S. forming a division of the Department of Commerce.
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British Dictionary definitions for patent office
Patent Office
/ (ˈpætənt) /
noun
a government department that issues patents
Abbreviation: Pat. Off