Glossary

AuthorJoseph P. Kennedy/Wayne H. Watkins/Elyse N. Ball (With)
ProfessionDistinguished Professor of Polymer Science and Chemistry at The University of Akron/Associate Vice President for Research at The University of Akron/Project Manager for the University of Akron Research Foundation
Pages196-208
GLOSSARY
The words below are not meant to be complete definitions, but are intended
to help readers understand some of the terms used in this book.
Abandonment. Giving up patent rights voluntarily by not completing the
examination process or not paying maintenance fees.
Accelerated examination. An inventor can request expedited review of his
patent application if the inventor is 65 years or older or if the invention is
an advancement in the treatment of cancer or AIDS.
Advisory action. Communication by which a patent examiner rejects
amended claims that were filed in response to a final office action. An
advisory action means that the inventor’s amended claims will not be al-
lowed and a patent will not issue.
Aggregate. A new device or process that combines elements of previously
known devices or processes in a manner that is obvious. Contrast this with
composites—new devices or processes that combine previously known
devices or processes in an unobvious manner and thus are entitled to
patent protection.
Agreement of Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property
(TRIPS). An international agreement, among members of the World
How to Invent and Protect Your Invention: A Guide to Patents for Scientists and Engineers,
First Edition. Joseph P. Kennedy and Wayne H. Watkins with Elyse N. Ball.
© 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Published 2012 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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