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    Patent Applications Serial Number

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    A number assigned to a patent application when it is filed. A serial number is usually used together with a two digit series code to distinguish between applications filed at different times.

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    A copy of an international application filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty maintained by the receiving Office where the international application was filed.

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    An individual who is a member in good standing of the bar of any United States court or the highest court of any State.

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    A type of form designation such as Form CD435, meaning a Commerce Department form.

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    Designated Office - the national Office or intergovernmental organization of or acting for the Contracting State designated by the applicant under Chapter I of the Patent Cooperation Treaty.

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    An application for patent filed under 35 U.S.C. 111(a) that includes all patent applications (i.e., utility, design, plant, and reissue) except provisional applications.

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