Some
Important Terminology
Foreign Filing License
Foreign Filing License - permits the inventor to file
abroad (only in a few specific cases will the PTO not
grant this allowance). When filing in a foreign country,
the inventor will be given a priority date based on
this filing date.
Office Action
Office Action - a response from the PTO which rejects
or "objects to one or more aspects of the specification."
The inventor or patent attorney must respond to this
action within a specific time period, usually three
months.
Final Notice
Final Notice - ends the protection before the examiner
and requires the inventor to submit additional information
in preparation for an appeal.
Issue Notification
Issue Notification - received after paying the required
issuance fee. The issue date and patent number will
be recorded on this form.
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