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Glossary (What does this word mean?)

by Clifford D. Hyra on August 15, 2008

Since I am not writing for an audience of lawyers, I try to write plainly.  But, often I am not entirely successful and slip into jargon.  If you are not familiar with any of the words or phrases I use in my other posts, please look here for definitions.  Please let me know if there [...]

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The Patent Prosecution Process – After a Final Rejection

by Clifford D. Hyra on August 8, 2008

When the Examiner rejects the claims of your patent application a second time on the same grounds, the Examiner wil make his or her Office Action final, which means that you do not have the automatic right to receive further consideration and a new Office Action.  You can present additional arguments, but if they are [...]

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