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    Patent Terms Glossary

    Patent Applications 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.

    Opposition Proceeding

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    A proceeding before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board in which the plaintiff seeks to prevent the issuance of a registration of a mark.

    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.

    Plant Patent

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    May be granted to anyone who invents or discovers and asexually reproduces any distinct and new variety of plant.

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    Non Patent Literature -- documents and publications that are not patents or published patent applications but are cited as references for being relevant in a patent prosecution.

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    A copy of an international application filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty maintained by the receiving Office where the international application was filed.

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