Patent Terms Glossary
Certification Mark
Definition:
Any word, name, symbol, device, or any combination, used, or intended to be used, in commerce by someone other than its owner.
Classification of Goods and Services
Definition:
Goods and services are classified by an international system, according to international treaties to which the United States is a signatory.
OG
Definition:
Official Gazette - weekly publication of the USPTO that includes regular and special notices of the Office.
Attorney
Definition:
An individual who is a member in good standing of the bar of any United States court or the highest court of any State.
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.
Affidavit
Definition:
A signed statement putting appropriate facts or opinions on record.
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