### Question
What does patent mean?


### Answer
**Patent** has the following meaning in *21 U.S.C. § 360b*:

> a patent issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 360b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 9-FEDERAL FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT > SUBCHAPTER V-DRUGS AND DEVICES > Part A-Drugs and Devices**

