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    Patent Terms Glossary

    Patent Applications Notice of Abandonment

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    A written notification from the USPTO that an application has been declared abandoned or, in other words, is no longer pending. If the application was abandoned unintentionally or due to Office error.

    Non-final Office Action (rejection)

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    An Office action letter that raises new issues and usually is the first phase of the examination process. An examining attorney will issue a non-final Office action after reviewing the application for the first time.

    Infringe

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    To make, use or sell the patented item or process within the country covered by the patent, without permission or license from the patentee.

    Amendment To Allege Use

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    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.

    Blackout Period

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    The period between the date the examining attorney approves the mark for publication and the date of issuance of the Notice of Allowance.

    CD

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    A type of form designation such as Form CD435, meaning a Commerce Department form.

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