### Question
How does FEDERAL FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT define patent?


### Answer
Under *21 U.S.C. § 355*, **patent** is defined as:

> a patent issued by the Patent and Trademark Office of the Department of Commerce

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 355*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 9-FEDERAL FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT > SUBCHAPTER V-DRUGS AND DEVICES > Part A-Drugs and Devices**

