/ˈpeɪtnt ˈɔfɪs/ – Phrase
Definition: Cơ quan cấp bằng sáng chế
A more thorough explanation: a governmental or intergovernmental authority that issues patents. In some jurisdictions, the term patent agency is used, although the term patent agency can also be used to refer to a business that advises clients on patent law and to apply for patents on their behalf
Example: New guidelines issued in March by the US Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) limit patent subject-matter eligibility across industries.