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    Patent Terms Glossary

    Patent Applications Term of patent

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

    Restriction

    Definition:
    If two or more independent and distinct inventions are claimed in a single application, the examiner may require the applicant to elect (designate) a single invention to which the claims will be restricted.

    Intellectual property

    Definition:
    Intellectual property refers to creations — including inventions, artistic works, names and designs — that are legally protected. Intellectual property includes patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets

    Common Law Rights

    Definition:
    Property or other legal rights that do not absolutely require formal registration in order to enforce them. Proving such rights for a trademark in court can be very difficult.

    ISA

    Definition:
    International Search Authority - either a national Office or an intergovernmental organization whose tasks include the establishment of documentary search reports on prior art with respect to inventions.

    Deposit Account

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    An account that is established in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), upon payment of a fee for establishing such an account, for the convenience in paying any fees due.

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