Classification

patents are classified (organized) in the U.S. by a system using a 3 digit class and a 3 digit subclass to describe every similar grouping of patent art. A single invention may be described by multiple classification codes.

-- see Manual of Patent Classification

A subdivision of technology (and, hence, patents) by subject matter. MPEP 903.01.

"Classify" and their derivative forms means determining whether a record series, record, or information within a record is public, private, controlled, protected, or exempt from disclosure under UCA 63G-2-201(3)(b).

1. A marking applied to information, indicating the estimated damage to the national interest that would be caused by its unauthorized disclosure, and used to determine the minimum standards of protection that should be applied [CESG]. 2. A component of a security clearance and/or security class used for computing access rights and controlling information flow. Note: Access rights are granted when the classification element of the security clearance is greater than or equal to that of the security class [CESG]. See also: Category, Caveat, and Dominance.