Patent Terms Glossary

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.

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

Examination Copy

Definition:
A copy of an international application filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty maintained by the International Preliminary Examining Authority.

Deceased Inventor

Definition:
A named inventor who has died prior to the filing of a patent application or during the prosecution of a patent application.

OG

Definition:
Official Gazette - weekly publication of the USPTO that includes regular and special notices of the Office.

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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