Patent Terms Glossary
Abandon
Definition:
The explicit or implicit relinquishment of a potential patent right. Simple inaction may render a patent right abandoned
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.
C2
Definition:
Phase II (IDdb). Small-scale testing in the target population, to assess therapeutic effects and to establish dose levels for phase III trials.
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.
PCT
Definition:
Patent Cooperation Treaty - provides a mechanism by which an applicant can file a single application that, when certain requirements have been fulfilled, is equivalent to a regular national filing in each designated Contracting State.
Confirmation Number
Definition:
The confirmation number, in combination with the application number, is used to verify the accuracy of the application number placed on correspondence filed with the Office to avoid misidentification.
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