Patent Terms Glossary

Consisting Essentially Of

Definition:
A transitional phrase that limits the scope of a claim to the specified materials or steps and those that do not materially affect the basic and novel characteristics of the claimed invention.

Confirmation Number

Definition:
The confirmation number, in combination with the application number, is used to verify the accuracy of the application number placed on correspondence filed with the Office to avoid misidentification.

Combination Patent

Definition:
A patent granted for an invention that unites existing components in a novel way.

C2

Definition:
Phase II (IDdb). Small-scale testing in the target population, to assess therapeutic effects and to establish dose levels for phase III trials.

Parent Application

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

OG

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

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