Patent Terms Glossary

Citation Counts

Definition:
Citation counts are a formal acknowledgement of intellectual debt to earlier patents and previously published scientific research papers.

Certificate Of Mailing

Definition:
A certificate for each piece of correspondence mailed, prior to the expiration of the set period of time for response, stating the date of deposit with the U.S. Postal Service.

Pro Se

Definition:
Used to designate an independent inventor who has elected to file an application by themselves without the services of a licensed representative.

Common Inventor

Definition:
An inventor whose name is listed on multiple patent applications or granted patents, making the inventions at least partially the work of the same person.

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.

Precautionary Designation

Definition:
Designation of a Contracting State in an international application filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty which must be confirmed prior to 15 months from the priority date.

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