Patent Terms Glossary

ABM

Definition:
Activity based management - a management methodology that combines ABC with business process analysis techniques to run, improve and measure performance for a business.

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.

Notice Of Publication

Definition:
A written statement from the USPTO notifying an applicant that its mark will be published in the Official Gazette. If the examining attorney assigned to an application raises no objections to registration.

Amendment To Allege Use

Definition:
A sworn statement signed by the applicant or a person authorized to sign on behalf of the applicant attesting to use of the mark in commerce.

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.

Notice of Allowance and Fees Due

Definition:
NOA, a notification to the applicant that they are entitled to a patent under the law and requesting payment of a specified issue fee within three months from the mailing date of the notice of allowance.

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