Patent Terms Glossary
Arbitrary Marks
Definition:
Comprise words that are in common linguistic use but, when used to identify particular goods or services, do not suggest or describe a significant ingredient.
EFS-ABX
Definition:
Electronic Filing System – Application Body eXtensible Markup Language authoring tool.
Embodiment
Definition:
A manner in which an invention can be made, used, practiced or expressed
Contracting Party
Definition:
A country or intergovernmental organization that is a member of the Madrid Protocol.
Basic Patent
Definition:
The first published patent
FDC
Definition:
Final Data Capture - Once the fee, any correspondence, and/or drawings are matched with the application and all requirements have been met for issuance as a patent.
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