Trademark Manual of Examining ProcedureTMEP - a reference work on the practices and procedures relative to prosecution of applications to register marks in the USPTO.
Training Programa written description of activities to be performed by a trainee status member of the Forensic Laboratory for the purpose of enhancing job-related…
TRAMTrademark Reporting And Monitoring - a system used by trademark examiners within USPTO.
Transcripta written copy of spoken or recorded material which is the official or legal copy of a court hearing, also called a court reporter’s transcript.
transferIn a transfer, a 401(k) or IRA custodian or trustee moves the assets in your existing account directly to the custodian or trustee of your new account.
transitional phrasea word or phrase that serves to link or create a relationship between one idea or concept and another.
Trauma(TRAW-muh) Injury to the body, or an event that causes long-lasting mental or emotional damage.
TraverseTo dispute the decision of an Examiner. In proceedings before the USPTO, failing to traverse an Examiner's reliance on alleged "common knowledge" or…
TRBTechnical Review Board - an internal OCIO group that reviews IT project development at critical stages for conformance with USPTO standards and guidance.
TreatiseA book or writing containing a narrative statement on a field of law.
TrialThe examination of facts and law heard by a referee/judge with authority to hear the matter (jurisdiction).
Trial briefA written document prepared for the court and used at trial. It contains the issues to be tried, synopsis of evidence to be presented and case and…
Trial GraphicsAnimation, diagrams, visuals, or other persuasive graphics used by lawyers to help explain complex technology, issues or situations to jury members during…
TrialDirectorCase presentation software includes the ability to organize materials to be presented at trial and prepare trial graphics.
TRIPsTrade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property
True BillAn indictment that has been presented to the grand jury, and is found to have sufficient probable cause on the basis of evidence presented, to hold a…
True ResolutionThe true optical resolution of a scanner is the number of pixels per inch (without any software enhancements).
TrustA fiduciary relationship in which a person, called a trustee, holds title to property for the benefit of another person, called a beneficiary.
trust fundsFunds collected and used by the Federal Government for carrying out specific purposes and programs according to terms of a trust agreement or statute…
TrusteeA trustee is a person or institution appointed to manage assets for someone else's benefit.
Truth in lendingA federal law obligating a lender to give full written disclosure of all fees, terms, and conditions associated with the loan initial period and then…
TSSTechnical Support Staff -- USPTO employees who support examination workflow processing
TTABTrademark Trial and Appeal Board -- an administrative tribunal at the USPTO. It has jurisdiction over appeals from decisions of the Trademark Office, as…
TTYA TTY (teletypewriter) is a communication device used by people who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, or have severe speech impairment.
turnaround timethe total time a Service Request is in the laboratory, from its receipt at Evidence Intake until a formal report is issued
TW@HTrademark Work-at-Home - a telecommuting work alternative for Trademark employees
typed markterm no longer in use -- see standard character drawing
TypefaceThere are over 10,000 typefaces available for computers. The general categories are oldstyle (faces have slanted serifs, gradual thick to thin strokes and…