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• The formation in the mind of the inventor of a definite and permanent idea of the invention. MPEP 2138.04.

  Robert M. Hunter, Ph.D. - Cite This Source - This Definition
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  American Psychological Association (APA)

  conception. (n.d.). Glossary of Patent Terms. Retrieved February 3, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/conception.

  Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

  conception. www.webpatent.com. Glossary of Patent Terms. Robert M. Hunter, Ph.D.. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/conception (accessed: February 3, 2023).

  Modern Language Association (MLA)

  "conception." Glossary of Patent Terms. Robert M. Hunter, Ph.D.. 3 February. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/conception.

• The initial step in invention. The formulation of the idea which is the basis of the patent application.

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  American Psychological Association (APA)

  conception. (n.d.). Glossary of Patent Legal Terms. Retrieved February 3, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/conception.

  Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

  conception. research.hsc.unt.edu. Glossary of Patent Legal Terms. University of North Texas. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/conception (accessed: February 3, 2023).

  Modern Language Association (MLA)

  "conception." Glossary of Patent Legal Terms. University of North Texas. 3 February. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/conception.

• This is the creation of the mental concept of the invention.

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  American Psychological Association (APA)

  conception. (n.d.). Understanding "Patentese" - A Patent Glossary. Retrieved February 3, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/conception.

  Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

  conception. www.tms.org. Understanding "Patentese" - A Patent Glossary. Arnold Silverman and George Stacey. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/conception (accessed: February 3, 2023).

  Modern Language Association (MLA)

  "conception." Understanding "Patentese" - A Patent Glossary. Arnold Silverman and George Stacey. 3 February. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/conception.

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