### Question
What is the definition of patentee?


### Answer
The definition of **patentee** is as follows in *35 U.S.C. § 100*:

> not only the patentee to whom the patent was issued but also the successors in title to the patentee.

#### Citation:
  - *35 U.S.C. § 100*
  - Heading: **PART II-PATENTABILITY OF INVENTIONS AND GRANT OF PATENTS > CHAPTER 10-PATENTABILITY OF INVENTIONS**

