Patent Terms Glossary

Workflow Incoming Amendment IFW

Definition:
From Public PAIR/IFW - designates the point in time when an amendment is received in the Office and the paper scanning process may be started at the USPTO; does not indicate whether scanning has actually started.

Inventor

Definition:
Inventor names are recorded for all patents.

Notice Of References Cited

Definition:
Also known as a PTO-892 form. A list of relevant references cited by a patent examiner in an Office action.

Affidavit

Definition:
A signed statement putting appropriate facts or opinions on record.

Parent Application

Definition:
The term "parent" is applied to an earlier application of the inventor disclosing a given invention.

Filing Receipt

Definition:
When an application is submitted via e-TEAS, the Office immediately issues a confirmation of filing via e-mail that includes the serial number and filing date.

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