Chapter XIII

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From this reading The patent attorney’s fees for writing the specification, making the drawing and seeing the patent application through the patent office is usually $20 regardless of the term it is to run; the government fee is $10 for 3½ years, $15 for 7 years and $30 for 14 years, making the total cost of such patents $30, $35 and $50 respectively.

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From this reading Design patents run for a term of 3½, or for 7, or for 14 years as you wish and care to pay for.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The patent attorney’s fees for writing the specification, making the drawing and seeing the patent application through the patent office is usually $20 regardless of the term it is to run; the government fee is $10 for 3½ years, $15 for 7 years and $30 for 14 years, making the total cost of such patents $30, $35 and $50 respectively.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The patent attorney’s fees for writing the specification, making the drawing and seeing the patent application through the patent office is usually $20 regardless of the term it is to run; the government fee is $10 for 3½ years, $15 for 7 years and $30 for 14 years, making the total cost of such patents $30, $35 and $50 respectively.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The patent attorney’s fees for writing the specification, making the drawing and seeing the patent application through the patent office is usually $20 regardless of the term it is to run; the government fee is $10 for 3½ years, $15 for 7 years and $30 for 14 years, making the total cost of such patents $30, $35 and $50 respectively.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The patent attorney’s fees for writing the specification, making the drawing and seeing the patent application through the patent office is usually $20 regardless of the term it is to run; the government fee is $10 for 3½ years, $15 for 7 years and $30 for 14 years, making the total cost of such patents $30, $35 and $50 respectively.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Design patents run for a term of 3½, or for 7, or for 14 years as you wish and care to pay for.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The patent attorney’s fees for writing the specification, making the drawing and seeing the patent application through the patent office is usually $20 regardless of the term it is to run; the government fee is $10 for 3½ years, $15 for 7 years and $30 for 14 years, making the total cost of such patents $30, $35 and $50 respectively.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Design patents run for a term of 3½, or for 7, or for 14 years as you wish and care to pay for.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading PROFITABLE INFORMATION ~Design Patents.--~Should you invent, or devise a new and original design for an object, be it a work of art, a fabric, a piece of jewelry or even a machine, you can obtain a design patent if it has artistic merit.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading PROFITABLE INFORMATION ~Design Patents.--~Should you invent, or devise a new and original design for an object, be it a work of art, a fabric, a piece of jewelry or even a machine, you can obtain a design patent if it has artistic merit.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading PROFITABLE INFORMATION ~Design Patents.--~Should you invent, or devise a new and original design for an object, be it a work of art, a fabric, a piece of jewelry or even a machine, you can obtain a design patent if it has artistic merit.

the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose

From this reading The patent attorney’s fees for writing the specification, making the drawing and seeing the patent application through the patent office is usually $20 regardless of the term it is to run; the government fee is $10 for 3½ years, $15 for 7 years and $30 for 14 years, making the total cost of such patents $30, $35 and $50 respectively.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading PROFITABLE INFORMATION ~Design Patents.--~Should you invent, or devise a new and original design for an object, be it a work of art, a fabric, a piece of jewelry or even a machine, you can obtain a design patent if it has artistic merit.

relating to or characteristic of art or artists

From this reading PROFITABLE INFORMATION ~Design Patents.--~Should you invent, or devise a new and original design for an object, be it a work of art, a fabric, a piece of jewelry or even a machine, you can obtain a design patent if it has artistic merit.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Design patents run for a term of 3½, or for 7, or for 14 years as you wish and care to pay for.

give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)

From this reading ~Assignments.--~If you want to you may sell or assign a part or the whole of your invention before you file an application for a patent, or you may do the same thing while your application is pending in the patent office.

a duty that you are assigned to perform (especially in the armed forces)

From this reading Such an interest in your invention and patent rights may be disposed of by a complete assignment, by granting territorial rights, by mortgage, or by shop or other licenses.

plural of “assignment” — a duty that you are assigned to perform (especially in the armed forces)

From this reading ~Assignments.--~If you want to you may sell or assign a part or the whole of your invention before you file an application for a patent, or you may do the same thing while your application is pending in the patent office.

possessive form of “attorney” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading The patent attorney’s fees for writing the specification, making the drawing and seeing the patent application through the patent office is usually $20 regardless of the term it is to run; the government fee is $10 for 3½ years, $15 for 7 years and $30 for 14 years, making the total cost of such patents $30, $35 and $50 respectively.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading PROFITABLE INFORMATION ~Design Patents.--~Should you invent, or devise a new and original design for an object, be it a work of art, a fabric, a piece of jewelry or even a machine, you can obtain a design patent if it has artistic merit.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading ~Assignments.--~If you want to you may sell or assign a part or the whole of your invention before you file an application for a patent, or you may do the same thing while your application is pending in the patent office.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Such an interest in your invention and patent rights may be disposed of by a complete assignment, by granting territorial rights, by mortgage, or by shop or other licenses.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading PROFITABLE INFORMATION ~Design Patents.--~Should you invent, or devise a new and original design for an object, be it a work of art, a fabric, a piece of jewelry or even a machine, you can obtain a design patent if it has artistic merit.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Design patents run for a term of 3½, or for 7, or for 14 years as you wish and care to pay for.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading Such an interest in your invention and patent rights may be disposed of by a complete assignment, by granting territorial rights, by mortgage, or by shop or other licenses.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading The patent attorney’s fees for writing the specification, making the drawing and seeing the patent application through the patent office is usually $20 regardless of the term it is to run; the government fee is $10 for 3½ years, $15 for 7 years and $30 for 14 years, making the total cost of such patents $30, $35 and $50 respectively.

the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading PROFITABLE INFORMATION ~Design Patents.--~Should you invent, or devise a new and original design for an object, be it a work of art, a fabric, a piece of jewelry or even a machine, you can obtain a design patent if it has artistic merit.

come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

From this reading PROFITABLE INFORMATION ~Design Patents.--~Should you invent, or devise a new and original design for an object, be it a work of art, a fabric, a piece of jewelry or even a machine, you can obtain a design patent if it has artistic merit.

having made preparations

From this reading Such an interest in your invention and patent rights may be disposed of by a complete assignment, by granting territorial rights, by mortgage, or by shop or other licenses.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading ~Assignments.--~If you want to you may sell or assign a part or the whole of your invention before you file an application for a patent, or you may do the same thing while your application is pending in the patent office.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading The patent attorney’s fees for writing the specification, making the drawing and seeing the patent application through the patent office is usually $20 regardless of the term it is to run; the government fee is $10 for 3½ years, $15 for 7 years and $30 for 14 years, making the total cost of such patents $30, $35 and $50 respectively.

divisible by two

From this reading PROFITABLE INFORMATION ~Design Patents.--~Should you invent, or devise a new and original design for an object, be it a work of art, a fabric, a piece of jewelry or even a machine, you can obtain a design patent if it has artistic merit.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading PROFITABLE INFORMATION ~Design Patents.--~Should you invent, or devise a new and original design for an object, be it a work of art, a fabric, a piece of jewelry or even a machine, you can obtain a design patent if it has artistic merit.

a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services

From this reading The patent attorney’s fees for writing the specification, making the drawing and seeing the patent application through the patent office is usually $20 regardless of the term it is to run; the government fee is $10 for 3½ years, $15 for 7 years and $30 for 14 years, making the total cost of such patents $30, $35 and $50 respectively.

plural of “fee” — a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services

From this reading The patent attorney’s fees for writing the specification, making the drawing and seeing the patent application through the patent office is usually $20 regardless of the term it is to run; the government fee is $10 for 3½ years, $15 for 7 years and $30 for 14 years, making the total cost of such patents $30, $35 and $50 respectively.

record in a public office or in a court of law

From this reading ~Assignments.--~If you want to you may sell or assign a part or the whole of your invention before you file an application for a patent, or you may do the same thing while your application is pending in the patent office.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading PROFITABLE INFORMATION ~Design Patents.--~Should you invent, or devise a new and original design for an object, be it a work of art, a fabric, a piece of jewelry or even a machine, you can obtain a design patent if it has artistic merit.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading The patent attorney’s fees for writing the specification, making the drawing and seeing the patent application through the patent office is usually $20 regardless of the term it is to run; the government fee is $10 for 3½ years, $15 for 7 years and $30 for 14 years, making the total cost of such patents $30, $35 and $50 respectively.

-ing form of “grant” — let have

From this reading Such an interest in your invention and patent rights may be disposed of by a complete assignment, by granting territorial rights, by mortgage, or by shop or other licenses.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading PROFITABLE INFORMATION ~Design Patents.--~Should you invent, or devise a new and original design for an object, be it a work of art, a fabric, a piece of jewelry or even a machine, you can obtain a design patent if it has artistic merit.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading PROFITABLE INFORMATION ~Design Patents.--~Should you invent, or devise a new and original design for an object, be it a work of art, a fabric, a piece of jewelry or even a machine, you can obtain a design patent if it has artistic merit.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading ~Assignments.--~If you want to you may sell or assign a part or the whole of your invention before you file an application for a patent, or you may do the same thing while your application is pending in the patent office.

a message received and understood

From this reading PROFITABLE INFORMATION ~Design Patents.--~Should you invent, or devise a new and original design for an object, be it a work of art, a fabric, a piece of jewelry or even a machine, you can obtain a design patent if it has artistic merit.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Such an interest in your invention and patent rights may be disposed of by a complete assignment, by granting territorial rights, by mortgage, or by shop or other licenses.

come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

From this reading PROFITABLE INFORMATION ~Design Patents.--~Should you invent, or devise a new and original design for an object, be it a work of art, a fabric, a piece of jewelry or even a machine, you can obtain a design patent if it has artistic merit.

the creation of something in the mind

From this reading ~Assignments.--~If you want to you may sell or assign a part or the whole of your invention before you file an application for a patent, or you may do the same thing while your application is pending in the patent office.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The patent attorney’s fees for writing the specification, making the drawing and seeing the patent application through the patent office is usually $20 regardless of the term it is to run; the government fee is $10 for 3½ years, $15 for 7 years and $30 for 14 years, making the total cost of such patents $30, $35 and $50 respectively.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading PROFITABLE INFORMATION ~Design Patents.--~Should you invent, or devise a new and original design for an object, be it a work of art, a fabric, a piece of jewelry or even a machine, you can obtain a design patent if it has artistic merit.

an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)

From this reading PROFITABLE INFORMATION ~Design Patents.--~Should you invent, or devise a new and original design for an object, be it a work of art, a fabric, a piece of jewelry or even a machine, you can obtain a design patent if it has artistic merit.

plural of “license” — a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading Such an interest in your invention and patent rights may be disposed of by a complete assignment, by granting territorial rights, by mortgage, or by shop or other licenses.

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading PROFITABLE INFORMATION ~Design Patents.--~Should you invent, or devise a new and original design for an object, be it a work of art, a fabric, a piece of jewelry or even a machine, you can obtain a design patent if it has artistic merit.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading The patent attorney’s fees for writing the specification, making the drawing and seeing the patent application through the patent office is usually $20 regardless of the term it is to run; the government fee is $10 for 3½ years, $15 for 7 years and $30 for 14 years, making the total cost of such patents $30, $35 and $50 respectively.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading ~Assignments.--~If you want to you may sell or assign a part or the whole of your invention before you file an application for a patent, or you may do the same thing while your application is pending in the patent office.

any admirable quality or attribute

From this reading PROFITABLE INFORMATION ~Design Patents.--~Should you invent, or devise a new and original design for an object, be it a work of art, a fabric, a piece of jewelry or even a machine, you can obtain a design patent if it has artistic merit.

a conditional conveyance of property as security for the repayment of a loan

From this reading Such an interest in your invention and patent rights may be disposed of by a complete assignment, by granting territorial rights, by mortgage, or by shop or other licenses.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading PROFITABLE INFORMATION ~Design Patents.--~Should you invent, or devise a new and original design for an object, be it a work of art, a fabric, a piece of jewelry or even a machine, you can obtain a design patent if it has artistic merit.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading PROFITABLE INFORMATION ~Design Patents.--~Should you invent, or devise a new and original design for an object, be it a work of art, a fabric, a piece of jewelry or even a machine, you can obtain a design patent if it has artistic merit.

come into possession of

From this reading PROFITABLE INFORMATION ~Design Patents.--~Should you invent, or devise a new and original design for an object, be it a work of art, a fabric, a piece of jewelry or even a machine, you can obtain a design patent if it has artistic merit.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PROFITABLE INFORMATION ~Design Patents.--~Should you invent, or devise a new and original design for an object, be it a work of art, a fabric, a piece of jewelry or even a machine, you can obtain a design patent if it has artistic merit.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading The patent attorney’s fees for writing the specification, making the drawing and seeing the patent application through the patent office is usually $20 regardless of the term it is to run; the government fee is $10 for 3½ years, $15 for 7 years and $30 for 14 years, making the total cost of such patents $30, $35 and $50 respectively.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading PROFITABLE INFORMATION ~Design Patents.--~Should you invent, or devise a new and original design for an object, be it a work of art, a fabric, a piece of jewelry or even a machine, you can obtain a design patent if it has artistic merit.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading PROFITABLE INFORMATION ~Design Patents.--~Should you invent, or devise a new and original design for an object, be it a work of art, a fabric, a piece of jewelry or even a machine, you can obtain a design patent if it has artistic merit.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Such an interest in your invention and patent rights may be disposed of by a complete assignment, by granting territorial rights, by mortgage, or by shop or other licenses.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading ~Assignments.--~If you want to you may sell or assign a part or the whole of your invention before you file an application for a patent, or you may do the same thing while your application is pending in the patent office.

obtain a patent for

From this reading PROFITABLE INFORMATION ~Design Patents.--~Should you invent, or devise a new and original design for an object, be it a work of art, a fabric, a piece of jewelry or even a machine, you can obtain a design patent if it has artistic merit.

plural of “patent” — a document granting an inventor sole rights to an invention

From this reading PROFITABLE INFORMATION ~Design Patents.--~Should you invent, or devise a new and original design for an object, be it a work of art, a fabric, a piece of jewelry or even a machine, you can obtain a design patent if it has artistic merit.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading Design patents run for a term of 3½, or for 7, or for 14 years as you wish and care to pay for.

awaiting conclusion or confirmation

From this reading ~Assignments.--~If you want to you may sell or assign a part or the whole of your invention before you file an application for a patent, or you may do the same thing while your application is pending in the patent office.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading PROFITABLE INFORMATION ~Design Patents.--~Should you invent, or devise a new and original design for an object, be it a work of art, a fabric, a piece of jewelry or even a machine, you can obtain a design patent if it has artistic merit.

yielding material gain or profit

From this reading PROFITABLE INFORMATION ~Design Patents.--~Should you invent, or devise a new and original design for an object, be it a work of art, a fabric, a piece of jewelry or even a machine, you can obtain a design patent if it has artistic merit.

in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks

From this reading The patent attorney’s fees for writing the specification, making the drawing and seeing the patent application through the patent office is usually $20 regardless of the term it is to run; the government fee is $10 for 3½ years, $15 for 7 years and $30 for 14 years, making the total cost of such patents $30, $35 and $50 respectively.

in the order given

From this reading The patent attorney’s fees for writing the specification, making the drawing and seeing the patent application through the patent office is usually $20 regardless of the term it is to run; the government fee is $10 for 3½ years, $15 for 7 years and $30 for 14 years, making the total cost of such patents $30, $35 and $50 respectively.

plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature

From this reading Such an interest in your invention and patent rights may be disposed of by a complete assignment, by granting territorial rights, by mortgage, or by shop or other licenses.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Design patents run for a term of 3½, or for 7, or for 14 years as you wish and care to pay for.

Identical; not different.

From this reading ~Assignments.--~If you want to you may sell or assign a part or the whole of your invention before you file an application for a patent, or you may do the same thing while your application is pending in the patent office.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading The patent attorney’s fees for writing the specification, making the drawing and seeing the patent application through the patent office is usually $20 regardless of the term it is to run; the government fee is $10 for 3½ years, $15 for 7 years and $30 for 14 years, making the total cost of such patents $30, $35 and $50 respectively.

exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent

From this reading ~Assignments.--~If you want to you may sell or assign a part or the whole of your invention before you file an application for a patent, or you may do the same thing while your application is pending in the patent office.

do one's shopping

From this reading Such an interest in your invention and patent rights may be disposed of by a complete assignment, by granting territorial rights, by mortgage, or by shop or other licenses.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading PROFITABLE INFORMATION ~Design Patents.--~Should you invent, or devise a new and original design for an object, be it a work of art, a fabric, a piece of jewelry or even a machine, you can obtain a design patent if it has artistic merit.

a detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work

From this reading The patent attorney’s fees for writing the specification, making the drawing and seeing the patent application through the patent office is usually $20 regardless of the term it is to run; the government fee is $10 for 3½ years, $15 for 7 years and $30 for 14 years, making the total cost of such patents $30, $35 and $50 respectively.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The patent attorney’s fees for writing the specification, making the drawing and seeing the patent application through the patent office is usually $20 regardless of the term it is to run; the government fee is $10 for 3½ years, $15 for 7 years and $30 for 14 years, making the total cost of such patents $30, $35 and $50 respectively.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading Design patents run for a term of 3½, or for 7, or for 14 years as you wish and care to pay for.

of or relating to a territory

From this reading Such an interest in your invention and patent rights may be disposed of by a complete assignment, by granting territorial rights, by mortgage, or by shop or other licenses.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The patent attorney’s fees for writing the specification, making the drawing and seeing the patent application through the patent office is usually $20 regardless of the term it is to run; the government fee is $10 for 3½ years, $15 for 7 years and $30 for 14 years, making the total cost of such patents $30, $35 and $50 respectively.

a special situation

From this reading ~Assignments.--~If you want to you may sell or assign a part or the whole of your invention before you file an application for a patent, or you may do the same thing while your application is pending in the patent office.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The patent attorney’s fees for writing the specification, making the drawing and seeing the patent application through the patent office is usually $20 regardless of the term it is to run; the government fee is $10 for 3½ years, $15 for 7 years and $30 for 14 years, making the total cost of such patents $30, $35 and $50 respectively.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Design patents run for a term of 3½, or for 7, or for 14 years as you wish and care to pay for.

add up in number or quantity

From this reading The patent attorney’s fees for writing the specification, making the drawing and seeing the patent application through the patent office is usually $20 regardless of the term it is to run; the government fee is $10 for 3½ years, $15 for 7 years and $30 for 14 years, making the total cost of such patents $30, $35 and $50 respectively.

under normal conditions

From this reading The patent attorney’s fees for writing the specification, making the drawing and seeing the patent application through the patent office is usually $20 regardless of the term it is to run; the government fee is $10 for 3½ years, $15 for 7 years and $30 for 14 years, making the total cost of such patents $30, $35 and $50 respectively.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading ~Assignments.--~If you want to you may sell or assign a part or the whole of your invention before you file an application for a patent, or you may do the same thing while your application is pending in the patent office.

during the time that

From this reading ~Assignments.--~If you want to you may sell or assign a part or the whole of your invention before you file an application for a patent, or you may do the same thing while your application is pending in the patent office.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading ~Assignments.--~If you want to you may sell or assign a part or the whole of your invention before you file an application for a patent, or you may do the same thing while your application is pending in the patent office.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading Design patents run for a term of 3½, or for 7, or for 14 years as you wish and care to pay for.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading PROFITABLE INFORMATION ~Design Patents.--~Should you invent, or devise a new and original design for an object, be it a work of art, a fabric, a piece of jewelry or even a machine, you can obtain a design patent if it has artistic merit.

the act of creating written works

From this reading The patent attorney’s fees for writing the specification, making the drawing and seeing the patent application through the patent office is usually $20 regardless of the term it is to run; the government fee is $10 for 3½ years, $15 for 7 years and $30 for 14 years, making the total cost of such patents $30, $35 and $50 respectively.

a late time of life

From this reading Design patents run for a term of 3½, or for 7, or for 14 years as you wish and care to pay for.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading PROFITABLE INFORMATION ~Design Patents.--~Should you invent, or devise a new and original design for an object, be it a work of art, a fabric, a piece of jewelry or even a machine, you can obtain a design patent if it has artistic merit.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading ~Assignments.--~If you want to you may sell or assign a part or the whole of your invention before you file an application for a patent, or you may do the same thing while your application is pending in the patent office.