simple past tense and past participle of patent
"The company patented its new invention last year to protect it from competitors."
In plain English: To patent something means to officially get legal protection for an invention so no one else can copy it without permission.
"The company patented its new invention last year to protect their design from competitors."
For which a patent has been granted.
"The company's new invention is patented, giving them exclusive rights to manufacture it."
In plain English: Patented means an invention is legally protected by a patent so no one else can make, use, or sell it without permission.
"The company's new patented technology gives them an advantage over their competitors."