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pa·tent ˈmedi·cine N

patent medicine

[patentrechtlich] geschütztes Arzneimittel

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It was one of a number of patent medicine products popular in the late-19th and early-20th centuries. en.wikipedia.org

Her father was a successful businessman who manufactured and sold patent medicine. en.wikipedia.org

This patent medicine would make him a millionaire. en.wikipedia.org

However, there are hints that the fortune actually came from patent medicine (snake oil), and that some of the family's customers suffered permanent injury or even death from its effects. en.wikipedia.org

The promotion of patent medicines was one of the first major products highlighted by the advertising industry, and many advertising and sales techniques were pioneered by patent medicine promoters. en.wikipedia.org

He also sold patent medicine. en.wikipedia.org

It was occupied by a major producer of essential oils, principally peppermint oil used in the manufacture of patent medicine. en.wikipedia.org

When he finished his chores, he was allowed to set type for the patent medicine readers. en.wikipedia.org

Patent medicine is a misnomer since in most cases, although products might be trademarked, they are not patented (the patent process requires proof that something new has been discovered). en.wikipedia.org

This is all in addition to the more mundane tasks of testing household goods such as cosmetics, patent medicine, and wallpaper for toxic and potentially harmful additives. en.wikipedia.org

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