👉 A brevet is a patent application that describes and explains a process, method or product. It is typically issued by a government agency such as the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) or an independent patent office. A brevet provides a unique identifier for the invention, which can be used to identify the source of the patent and can also provide additional information about the invention. Brevets are often used in the context of medical devices and other technological innovations that require patent protection