Patent Terms Glossary

Combination Patent

Definition:
A patent granted for an invention that unites existing components in a novel way.

FDC

Definition:
Final Data Capture - Once the fee, any correspondence, and/or drawings are matched with the application and all requirements have been met for issuance as a patent.

Inventor

Definition:
Inventor names are recorded for all patents.

USPTO

Definition:
United States Patent and Trademark Office, designation became effective April 3, 2000; a result of the American Inventors Protection Act of 1999.

IC

Definition:
International Class - class(es) assigned to a mark under the International Classification of Goods and Services (Nice Agreement); used in the United States since 1 September 1973

Express Mail Mailing Label

Definition:
Patent correspondence delivered to the USPTO via the "Express Mail Post Office to Addressee" service of the USPS which is considered filed in the Office on the date of deposit with the USPS.

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