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an alphabetized, hyperlinked glossary of terms used on the USPTO web site

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a light-hearted attempt to demystify patent and trademark legal terminology brought to you by the USPTO Kids' Pages

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Classification
Classification Concordance, USPC to IPC - bridges US classification codes to International codes
Contracting States [PDF] for Patent Cooperation Treaty
Kind Codes for Patent Documents [PDF]
Manual of Patent Examining Procedure
More Patent guidance, tools & manuals

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Manual of Goods and Services
Design Search Code Manual
Geographical Indications
Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure

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Common Trilateral Data Dictionary (TDD)
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USPTO Information Quality Guidelines
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