Patent Terms Glossary
Drawing
Definition:
Patent drawings must show every feature of the invention as specified in the claims. Omission of drawings may cause an application to be considered incomplete.
OG
Definition:
Official Gazette - weekly publication of the USPTO that includes regular and special notices of the Office.
Notice Of References Cited
Definition:
Also known as a PTO-892 form. A list of relevant references cited by a patent examiner in an Office action.
Embodiment
Definition:
A manner in which an invention can be made, used, practiced or expressed
Counterpart
Definition:
An application filed in a foreign patent office that is substantially similar to (like) the patent application filed with the USPTO and is based upon some or all of the same invention.
Attorney
Definition:
An individual who is a member in good standing of the bar of any United States court or the highest court of any State.
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