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.
Design Patent
Definition:
A type of patent covering the shape characteristics of an object
Claim
Definition:
The definition of the monopoly rights that the applicant is trying to obtain for the invention.
Embodiment
Definition:
A manner in which an invention can be made, used, practiced or expressed
PAIR
Definition:
Patent Application Information Retrieval - provides secure access for customers who want to view current patent application status electronically via the Internet.
Provisional Patent Application
Definition:
A provisional application for patent is a U. S. national application for patent filed in the USPTO under 35 U.S.C. § 111(b). It allows filing without a formal patent claim, oath or declaration, or any information disclosure (prior art) statement.
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