Formal term for a person who submits an application, especially in legal, patent, or examination contexts. Compare with 出願者, which is also used but may be slightly less formal.
See also: 出願者
The patent applicant must submit the prescribed documents.
Please clearly state the applicant's name and address.
Compound of 出願 (application) and 人 (person). The reading しゅつがんにん follows standard on'yomi readings for the kanji.