Patent Examiner
/ˈpætənt ɪɡˌzæmɪnər/
Definitions
- (n.) An official employed by a patent office who reviews patent applications to determine whether they comply with legal requirements and merit patent protection.
The patent examiner rejected the application due to lack of novelty.
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- patent examiners
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Commentary
Typically, the role requires technical expertise and legal knowledge to assess patentability criteria such as novelty, inventive step, and industrial applicability.
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