Patent Terms Glossary
CD
Definition:
A type of form designation such as Form CD435, meaning a Commerce Department form.
Workflow
Definition:
Workflow diagrams are a formal way to identify procedural steps and the logic employed in a process used to complete a task or job. Workflow diagrams include each interim step and product(s).
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.
Plant Patent
Definition:
May be granted to anyone who invents or discovers and asexually reproduces any distinct and new variety of plant.
IPEA
Definition:
International Preliminary Examining Authority - either a national Office or an intergovernmental organization whose tasks include the establishment of examination reports on inventions.
Inventor
Definition:
Inventor names are recorded for all patents.
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