Novelty

Definition:
"One of the three conditions that an invention must meet in order to be patentable. Novelty is present if every element of the claimed invention is not disclosed in a single piece of prior art."

Descriptive Mark

Definition:
A word, picture, or other symbol that describes something about the goods or services in connection with which it is used, such as purpose, their size or color, the class of users, or the end effect on users.

Equivalents, Doctrine Of

Definition:
A rule of claim interpretation under which a product or process, although not a literal infringement, is still an infringement if it performs substantially the same way as the patented invention.

First-To-File

Definition:
The first person/entity to file an application for a patent receives the patent no matter who was the first to invent the invention.

1992 MOU

Definition:
China agreed to provide improved protection for U.S. inventions and copyrighted works, including computer software and sound recordings, and trade secrets.

On Sale

Definition:
"An inventor cannot obtain a valid patent if he or she waits for more than the one-year grace period to file a patent application after a product embodying the invention has been placed ""on sale."""

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