Interrogatory
Literally a question, but usually refers to the right of …
Intervening Reference
With respect to an international patent application, a document published …
Intervening Rights
US Patent Term which refers to when patent claims are …
Intervenor, Third Party, Interested Party
Most legal systems allow third parties to intervene in legal …
Invalidity
A defence to a case of infringement of an intellectual …
Invented Words (Fanciful Terms, Coined Terms/Words)
Refers to words made up by a trademark applicant and …
Invention
In most patent systems an idea that is new (novel), …
Inventive Step, Lack of
European synonym for obviousness (or non-obviousness), based on the language of …
Inventor
The person or persons that had the patentable idea, that …
Inventor’s Bonus
In many countries, an employee is entitled to some share …