Patent dream meaning is explained below using 7 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Gustavus Hindman Miller

To dream of securing a patent, denotes that you will be careful and painstaking with any task you set about to accomplish.

If you fail in securing your patent, you will suffer failure for the reason that you are engaging in enterprises for which you have no ability.

If you buy one, you will have occasion to make a tiresome and fruitless journey.

To see one, you will suffer unpleasantness from illness.

Source: Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation • Author: Gustavus Hindman Miller

Interpretation 2 — Garuda

Vision: Receiving a patent: you have a good idea and need to put it into action. Seeing an unfamiliar patent: you have reacted much too late in a certain matter.

Depth Psychology: The dream usually means that you have a good idea that you should act on. Pay attention to the rest of the symbols in the dream.

Source: Dreamers Dictionary • Author: Garuda

Interpretation 3 — Zolar

lucky numbers: 18-23-34-39-47-49

applying for a: act now or people wil bother you.

being refused a: in your hesitation you lost a valuable asset.

making money from a: reason has its limits; only intuition creates.

obtaining a: calculate proof positive before proceeding on a venture.

Source: Zolar’s Book of Dreams Numbers and Lucky Days • Author: Zolar

Interpretation 4 — Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

1. Meticulous and thorough work or projects.

2. A time for speculative or risky enterprises.

3. Little annoyances, usually caused by individuals, are accumulating.

Source: New American Dream Dictionary • Author: Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

Interpretation 5 — Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Dreams of a patent represent your desire to take credit where credit is due; to honor and take ownership and responsibility for your contributions and creativity.
Source: Strangest Dream Explanations • Author: Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Interpretation 6 — Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett

Following a dream of getting (or applying for) a patent on an invention is a favorable time for risky ventures or games of chance.
Source: The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams • Author: Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett

Interpretation 7 — Margaret Hamilton

Caution to prevent infringement; see “invention”
Source: Dream Dictionary Unlimited • Author: Margaret Hamilton