Patent Terms Glossary
ALC
Definition:
Agency Location Code - an eight (8) digit code assigned to U.S. government agencies by the Department of Treasury.
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.
Notice Of References Cited
Definition:
Also known as a PTO-892 form. A list of relevant references cited by a patent examiner in an Office action.
First to invent
Definition:
In some countries, the applicant who is the first to invent will be awarded the patent over all others.
Specimen
Definition:
Labels, tags, or containers for goods are considered to be acceptable specimens of use for a trademark. For a service mark, specimens may be advertising such as magazine advertisements or brochures.
Serial Number
Definition:
A number assigned to a patent application when it is filed. A serial number is usually used together with a two digit series code to distinguish between applications filed at different times.
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