Patent Terms Glossary
Divisional Application
Definition:
A later application for an independent or distinct invention disclosing and claiming (only a portion of and) only subject matter disclosed in the earlier or parent application.
Domestic Representative
Definition:
A person residing within the United States who is appointed by a patentee or assignee of a trademark application or registration that does not reside in or is not domiciled within the United States.
Notice of Allowability
Definition:
A notification to the patent applicant that the application has been placed in condition for allowance.
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.
Defensive publication
Definition:
A publication and disclosure to the public of a pending patent application.
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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