Patent Terms Glossary

First to invent

Definition:
In some countries, the applicant who is the first to invent will be awarded the patent over all others.

Fanciful Marks

Definition:
Comprise terms that have been invented for the sole purpose of functioning as a trademark or service mark.

Infringe

Definition:
To make, use or sell the patented item or process within the country covered by the patent, without permission or license from the patentee.

IPEA

Definition:
International Preliminary Examining Authority - either a national Office or an intergovernmental organization whose tasks include the establishment of examination reports on inventions.

Citation

Definition:
the examiner or author may make Citations

Workflow Incoming Amendment IFW

Definition:
From Public PAIR/IFW - designates the point in time when an amendment is received in the Office and the paper scanning process may be started at the USPTO; does not indicate whether scanning has actually started.

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