patent act of 1836glossary / PATENT ACT OF 1836 Patent Act of 1836. Hist. The U.S. statute that charged the Patent Office with examining patent applications for novelty and utility, and that first required claims in patent applications. 词条贡献者 双语律师Pablo,国际知名法学院法律专业,擅长翻译涉及高端品牌及消费品领域的法律文件。