Patent Terms Glossary

Doctrine Of Equivalents

Definition:
A judicially created theory for finding patent infringement when the accused process or product falls outside the literal scope of the patent claims.

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.

Copyright

Definition:
The legal right granted to an author, editor or publisher of an article, chapter or complete work.

Embodiment

Definition:
A manner in which an invention can be made, used, practiced or expressed

Defensive publication

Definition:
A publication and disclosure to the public of a pending patent application.

Control No.

Definition:
Unique number assigned to a patent reexamination request when it is filed, having a 2-digit series code for ex parte reexamination requests and a 6-digit control number.

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