Patent Terms Glossary

Beilstein

Definition:
A major structure and factual database in organic chemistry.

Descriptive Mark

Definition:
A mark is considered merely descriptive if it describes an ingredient, quality, characteristic, function, feature, purpose or use of the specified goods or services.

ISA

Definition:
International Search Authority - either a national Office or an intergovernmental organization whose tasks include the establishment of documentary search reports on prior art with respect to inventions.

DiD

Definition:
Defense in depth - multiple layers of security to provide added protection to IT resources.

Term of patent

Definition:
The maximum number of years that the monopoly rights conferred by the grant of a patent may last.

Small Business Concern

Definition:
For purposes of small entity determination per MPEP 509.02 - any business concern meeting the size standards set forth in 13 CFR Part 121 to be eligible for reduced patent fees.

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