Patent Terms Glossary

Combination Patent

Definition:
A patent granted for an invention that unites existing components in a novel way.

Intellectual property

Definition:
Intellectual property refers to creations — including inventions, artistic works, names and designs — that are legally protected. Intellectual property includes patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets

Notice of Allowance and Fees Due

Definition:
NOA, a notification to the applicant that they are entitled to a patent under the law and requesting payment of a specified issue fee within three months from the mailing date of the notice of allowance.

Examination Copy

Definition:
A copy of an international application filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty maintained by the International Preliminary Examining Authority.

Express Abandonment

Definition:
A patent application may be expressly abandoned by filing a written declaration of abandonment identifying the application in the United States Patent and Trademark Office. .

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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