Patent Terms Glossary

Inventor

Definition:
Inventor names are recorded for all patents.

Plant Patent

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

Control No.

Definition:
Unique number assigned to a patent reexamination request when it is filed, having a 2-digit series code for ex parte reexamination requests and a 6-digit control number.

Applicant

Definition:
An application for patent filed under 35 U.S.C. 111(a) that includes all types of patent applications (i.e., utility, design, plant, and reissue) except provisional applications.

Deposit Account

Definition:
An account that is established in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), upon payment of a fee for establishing such an account, for the convenience in paying any fees due.

OG

Definition:
Official Gazette - weekly publication of the USPTO that includes regular and special notices of the Office.

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