Patent Terms Glossary

Combination Patent

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

Application Number (patent)

Definition:
The unique number assigned to a patent application when it is filed. The application number includes a two digit series code and a six digit serial number.

eTEAS

Definition:
Electronic Trademark Examination Application System - electronic trademark filing system. It allows the public to complete various trademark filings and transactions on-line.

Affidavit

Definition:
A signed statement putting appropriate facts or opinions on record.

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.

Term of patent

Definition:
The maximum number of years that the monopoly rights conferred by the grant of a patent may last.

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