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Klappentext Handy official guide describes a patent, defines such terms as "patent pending" and "patent applied for," explains process of registering patents, filing fees, and much else -- all in simple, easy-to-understand language. Inhaltsverzeichnis Functions of the Patent and Trademark OfficePurpose of this bookletWhat is a patent?Patent lawsWhat can be patentedNovelty and other conditions for obtaining a patentThe United States Patent and Trademark OfficePublications of the Patent and Trademark OfficeGeneral information and correspondence"Library, search room services and Patent and Trademark Depository Libraries"Attorneys and agentsDisclosure DocumentWho may apply for a patentApplication for patent"Oath or declaration, signature"Filing FeesSpecification (description and claims)Drawing"Models, exhibits, specimens"Examination of applications and proceedings in the Patent and Trademark OfficeAmendments to applicationTime for response and abandonmentAppeal to the Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences and to the courtsInterferencesAllowances and issue of patentNature of patent and patent rightsMaintenance FeesCorrection of patentsAssignments and licensesInfringement of patents"Patent marking and "patent pending"Design patentsPlant patentsTreaties and foreign patentsForeign applicants for United States patentsAnswers to questions frequently asked
