Patent Terms Glossary
Joint Application
Definition:
An application in which the invention is presented as that of two or more persons.
OG
Definition:
Official Gazette - weekly publication of the USPTO that includes regular and special notices of the Office.
C1
Definition:
Phase I (IDdb). Initial toxicity testing in healthy volunteers
Chapter II
Definition:
The second, optional phase under the Patent Cooperation Treaty that includes examination of the international application and issuance of an International Preliminary Examination Report.
Abandonment
Definition:
A patent application becomes abandoned for failure to file a complete and proper reply as the condition of the application may require within the time period.
Small Business Concern
Definition:
For purposes of small entity determination per MPEP 509.02 - any business concern meeting the size standards set forth in 13 CFR Part 121 to be eligible for reduced patent fees.
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