Patent Terms Glossary

Classification of Goods and Services

Definition:
Goods and services are classified by an international system, according to international treaties to which the United States is a signatory.

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.

ACH

Definition:
Automated Clearing House - a nationwide batch-oriented electronic funds transfer system governed by the NACHA (National Automated Clearing House Association)

IFW

Definition:
Image File Wrapper - an electronic version of a patent application, including image and/or text versions of the bibliographic information, all papers as filed, and all office actions and correspondence related to that application.

DiD

Definition:
Defense in depth - multiple layers of security to provide added protection to IT resources.

Generic Term

Definition:
Terms that the relevant purchasing public understands primarily as the common or class name for the goods or services.

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