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.
Provisional Patent Application
Definition:
A provisional application for patent is a U. S. national application for patent filed in the USPTO under 35 U.S.C. § 111(b). It allows filing without a formal patent claim, oath or declaration, or any information disclosure (prior art) statement.
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