Patent Terms Glossary
Novelty
Definition:
The concept that the claims must be totally new.
Affidavit
Definition:
A signed statement putting appropriate facts or opinions on record.
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.
Copyright
Definition:
The legal right granted to an author, editor or publisher of an article, chapter or complete work.
COTS
Definition:
Commercial Off The Shelf - an acquisition term refering to commercially available ready to use products that require no customization in order to meet performance requirements.
Generic Term
Definition:
Terms that the relevant purchasing public understands primarily as the common or class name for the goods or services.
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