patentee

[ pat-n-tee or, esp. British, peyt- ]

/ ˌpæt nˈti or, esp. British, ˌpeɪt- /

a person, group, or company that has been granted a patent.

Origin of patentee

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at patent, -ee

A patentee who assigns his patent cannot, when sued for infringement, contest the validity thereof.

Practical Pointers for Patentees |Franklin Cresee
In 1742 he entered into stated agreements with Fleetwood, patentee of Drury Lane, for the annual income of 500.

Great Men and Famous Women, Vol. 8 (of 8) |Various
The alterations were executed after the designs of William Wilkins, Esq., the patentee.

A Comprehensive History of Norwich |A. D. Bayne
Many of these little mites have proven to be veritable gold mines to the fortunate originator or patentee.

Learn to Invent, First Steps for Beginners Young and Old |S. E. Clark

It is objected that if the patentee succeeds in procuring the renewal of his patent, he will be too rich.

Stories of Invention |Edward E. Hale

patentee

/ (ˌpeɪtənˈtiː, ˌpæ-) /

a person, group, company, etc, that has been granted a patent