Patent Terms Glossary

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

Allegation Of Use

Definition:
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.

First to file

Definition:
The applicant who is the first to file an application for an invention will be awarded the patent over all others.

Patent

Definition:
A patent is a document that defines the right by law for inventors and assignees to make use of and exploit their inventions for a limited period of time.

Citation

Definition:
the examiner or author may make Citations

DiD

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

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