Patent Terms Glossary
Bio-sequence Listings
Definition:
A document that must be included only if a nucleotide or amino acid sequence is part of the invention.
C3
Definition:
Phase III (IDdb). Large-scale trials in patients
Filing Date
Definition:
The date of receipt in the Office of an application which includes (1) a specification containing a description and, if the application is a nonprovisional application, at least one claim, and (2) any required drawings.
Assignment
Definition:
A transfer of ownership of a patent application or patent from one entity to another. Record all assignments with the USPTO Assignment Services Division to maintain clear title to pending patents.
Representative
Definition:
One who stands for or acts on behalf of another. A patent attorney or patent agent may represent the inventors named in a patent application.
Patent and Trademark Depository Library
Definition:
A library designated by the USPTO to receive copies of patents, CD-ROMs containing registered and pending marks, and patent and trademark materials that are made available to the public for free.
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