patent termglossary / PATENT TERM patent term. The period during which a patent is in force. [Cases: Patents 131. C.J.S. Patents § 236.] 词条贡献者 法律翻译Frank,毕业于英国一流的高级翻译学院,专注翻译各类与娱乐、体育及媒体有关的法律文件。