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The Book of Jargon®Patent Trial & Appeal Board

An interactive glossary of acronyms, slang, and industry terminology.

The Book of Jargon® – Patent Trial & Appeal Board is one in a series of practice area and industry-specific glossaries published by Latham & Watkins.

The definitions provide an introduction to each term and may raise complex legal issues on which specific legal advice is required. The terms are also subject to change as applicable laws and customary practice evolve.

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