Fragmented DataLive data that has been disseminated and stored in multiple areas on a single hard drive or disk.
FraudA false representation of a matter of fact which is intended to deceive another.
fraud on the Patent and Trademark OfficeThis is now frequently referred to as inequitable conduct. An applicant and the applicant's attorney have an obligation to acquaint the U.S.
Fraude, estafaUna representación intencionalmente falsa, un engaño o una distorsión de la verdad.
fraudulent transferA transfer of a debtor's property made with intent to defraud or for which the debtor receives less than the transferred property's value.
FTP (File Transfer Protocol)An Internet protocol that enables the transfer of files between computers over a network or the Internet.
Full DuplexData communications devices which allow full speed transmission in both directions at the same time.
Full PathA path name description that includes the drive, starting or root directory, all attached subdirectories and ending with the file or object name.
Full-Text Indexing and SearchEvery word in the document is indexed into a master word list with pointers to the documents and pages where each occurrence of the word appears.
full-text searchThe ability to search a data file for specific words, numbers and/or combinations or patterns thereof.
Fuzzy SearchSubjective content searching (as compared to word searching of objective data).
FWCFile Wrapper Continuing application a continuation, continuation-in-part, or divisional application filed under 37 CFR 1.
FYfiscal year - the federal fiscal year extends from October 1 through September 30.
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)(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…
Hábeas CorpusDesignación que se le da a una variedad de órdenes o decretos judiciales cuyo principal objetivo es el de presentar a una persona ante un tribunal o…
HabeasCorpus You have the body; a writ used to bring someone before the court.
habeas corpusThe name of a writ having for its object to bring a person before a court.
HabendumClause in a deed which defines the extent of ownership in the thing granted; begins with the words "To have and to hold."
HabitabilityThis stands for the affirmative defense, in an eviction action, where the tenant basically agrees that rent has not been paid and states the rent money is…
HackerSomeone who breaks into computer systems in order to steal, change or destroy information.
Half DuplexTransmission systems which can send and receive, but not at the same time.
Hard Disc DriveThe primary storage unit on PCs, consisting of one or more magnetic media platters on which digital data can be written and erased magnetically.
Hard diskA magnetic disk on which data can be stored.
Hard DriveThe primary storage unit on PCs, consisting of one or more magnetic media platters on which digital data can be written and erased magnetically.
Hard DrivesThe primary computer storage medium in desktop and laptop computers.
Harmless errorAn error committed during a trial that was corrected or was not serious enough to affect the outcome of a trial and therefore was not sufficiently harmful…
HarmonizationThe proposed harmonizing of patent laws in different countries to produce essentially one, worldwide patent law.
HarvestingThe process of retrieving or collecting electronic data from storage media or devices; an EDiscovery vendor harvests electronic data from computer hard…
HashA mathematical algorithm that represents a unique value for a given set of data, similar to a digital fingerprint.
Hash CodingTo create a digital fingerprint that represents the binary content of a file unique to every electronically-generated document; assists in subsequently…
Hash FunctionA function used to create a hash value from binary input. The hash is substantially smaller than the text itself, and is generated by the hash function in…
having(used when defining the scope of a claim) A transitional phrase that is synonymous with (means the same thing as) "including," "containing" or…
HD (High Density)A 5.25 HD Floppy Disc holds 1.2 MB and a 3.5 holds 1.4 MB.
HeadThe upper horizontal part of a window frame or window opening.
HeadnoteA brief summary of a legal rule or significant facts in a case, which, along with other headnotes, precedes the printed opinion in reports.
HearingA formal proceeding (generally less formal than a trial) with issues of law or of fact to be heard.
hearsayStatements by a witness who did not see or hear the incident in question but heard about it from someone else. Hearsay may not be admissible.
hexadecimalA number system with a base of 16. The digits are 0-9 and A-F, where F equals the decimal value of 15.
Hidden Files or DataFiles or data not visible in the file directory; cannot be accessed by unauthorized or unsophisticated users.