GALA Microsoft Outlook global address list - directory of all Microsoft Exchange users and distribution lists to whom messages can be addressed.
GarnishmentGenerally, garnishment is a court proceeding in which a creditor asks a court to order a third party who owes money to the debtor or otherwise holds…
Gas chromatographygas flowing through a coated tube separates compounds by their size, weight, and chemical reactivity with the coating of the tube or column.
GATTThe General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade signed by President Clinton on December 8, 1994. One resulting change is that a U.S.
gelsupport medium (agarose) that holds DNA molecules in place during the separation phase of electrophoresis.
General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)A General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade was signed in 1947 to provide an international forum to encourage free trade, reduce tariffs, and provide a…
General JurisdictionRefers to courts that have no limit on the types of criminal and civil cases over which they may preside.
generic termterms that the relevant purchasing public understands primarily as the common or class name for the goods or services.
Genetics(jeh-NEH-tix) The study of genes and heredity. Heredity is the passing of genetic information and traits (such as eye color and an increased chance of…
GeocodingAssigning locational values (for example: latitude and longitude coordinates) to attribute data, such as an event or an address, that results in a feature…
Geographic Information System (GIS)A set of computer tools and procedures used to collect, manage, analyze and display information associated with a specific location; a computerized…
germaneOn the subject of the pending bill or other business; a strict standard of relevance.
Gigabyte (GB)A gigabyte is a measure of computer data storage capacity and is a billion (1,000,000,000) bytes.
gist of the inventionThis may also be referred to as the "heart of the invention." It refers to what are the novel and unique features of the claimed invention.
GMT TimestampIdentification of a file using Greenwich Mean Time as the central time authentication method.
Goala statement of purpose defining the mission or intended outcome.
Good Analytical Practiceapproved method to perform a specific analytical technique that influences the quality of the analysis.
Good Laboratory Practicean approved method to perform a basic operation, activity, or service in a laboratory which influences or enhances the quality of its output.
Good timeA reduction in sentenced time in prison as a reward for good behavior. It usually is one third to one half of the maximum sentence.
goods and servicesgoods are products. In the context of service marks, a service (1) must be a real activity; (2) must be performed to the order of, or for the benefit of…
Gran jurado o jurado acusatorioUn grupo de entre dieciséis (16) y veintitrés (23) personas escogidas para escuchar pruebas con el fin de decidir si existe motivo fundado que un…
Grand JuryA jury of inquiry whose duty it is to receive complaints and accusations in criminal matters and, if appropriate, issue a formal indictment.
Grand jury forepersonThe grand juror appointed by the court to handle administrative matters relating to the grand jury's work.
GrantThe issuance of a patent; a right given by a patent office to an applicant that allows the grantee (patentee) to prevent anyone else from using the…
GrantorThe person conveying real property by a trust deed as security for the performance of an obligation.
GratuitamenteServicios de asistencia jurídica suministrados sin costo.
Gray ScaleThe use of many shades of gray to represent an image. Continuous-tone images, such as black-and-white photographs, use an almost unlimited number of…
GrayscaleAn image type that uses black, white, and shades of gray to represent an image.
GrievanceA complaint that you communicate to your health insurer or plan.
Gross misdemeanorA crime with penalties of imprisonment from 91 days to one year or a fine of not more than $3,000 or both.
group(also referred to as a Technology Center or TC) - a unit of several Group Art Units in the mechanical, electrical, chemical or design area, managed by one…
Group Art Unit(may be abbreviated "AU," "GAU" or "Grp Art Unit" on Office correspondence) - a working unit responsible for a cluster of related patent art.
groupwareSoftware designed to operate on a network and allow several people to work together on the same documents and files.
GSAGeneral Services Administration, an agency of the U. S. government.
GuardianA guardian is someone you designate to be legally responsible for your minor children or other dependents who are unable to take care of themselves if you…
Guardian Ad LitemA court-appointed guardian who appears in a lawsuit on behalf of an incompetent or minor party.
GuardianshipLegal right given to a person to be responsible for the food, housing, health care and other necessities of a person deemed incapable of providing these…
GUI (Graphical User Interface)A set of screen presentations and metaphors that utilize graphic elements such as icons in an attempt to make an operating system easier to use.
Guidelines ManualCreated and distributed by the U.S. Sentencing Commission, the Manual includes sentencing guidelines, policy statements, and commentary on the guidelines.
Guilty pleaWhen a defendant enters a guilty plea, the defendant waives the right to trial and, unless the plea is an Alford plea or a plea of nolo contendere, admits…
Guilty verdictA verdict convicting the defendant of the charge(s). When a verdict of guilty is returned, the judge orders a presentence investigation and sets a…