Patent Terms Glossary

TEAS

Definition:
Trademark Electronic Application System - USPTO's electronic filing system. It may be used to file a variety of documents with the USPTO, including new trademark applications, amendments to allege use.

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.

Reexamination Proceeding

Definition:
At any time during the enforceability of a patent any person may file a request for the USPTO to conduct a second examination of any claim of the patent on the basis of prior art patents or printed publications.

Agent (patent)

Definition:
One who is not an attorney but is authorized to act for or in place of the applicant(s) before the Office, that is, an individual who is registered to practice before the Office.

Substitute Patent Application

Definition:
An application which is in essence a duplicate of a prior (earlier filed) application by the same applicant abandoned before the filing of the substitute (later filed) application.

Annex F

Definition:
Written specifications of the application-body document type definition agreed to by the USPTO, WIPO, EPO, and JPO.

Bookmark:           
Permalink:  http://S-0.ORG/VGCtZ5L

Contact our Patent Professionals to ensure you complete the patent filing process correctly or for violation of your patent rights.