Assertion: patent | /r/HasProperty | published
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text: The patent is published and disseminated to the public so that others may study the invention and improve upon it.
text: It also helps the public in understanding the nature and use of the article embodying the design after the patent has been published.
text: Prior Publication Data: If this patent was published while it was a pending application, the publication number and date will be listed here.