Pseudonymous Work: A work where the writer's true identity is concealed by a fake name.
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Pseudo Mark: An alternate spelling or an improper spelling that is phonetically equivalent to a trademark in an application.
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PRPS: Patent Review Processing System - the PTAB's e-filing (EF) and case management (CM) system for trial proceedings. Replaced by PTAB E2E in 2016.
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PRM Performance Reference Model: A standardized framework to measure the performance of major IT investments and their contribution to program performance.
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Priority Mail Express® (patent): Patent correspondence delivered to the USPTO via the "Priority Mail Express® Post Office to Addressee" service of the United States Postal Service (USPS). Correspondence sent by the Priority Mail Express® is considered filed in the Office on the "date accepted" entered by the USPS on the Priority Mail Express® mailing label.
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Priority Filing Date Based on a Foreign Application: Legal basis to file a U.S. trademark application if an application is filed within a foreign country within the last six months. Both applications must be for the same trademark with the same goods or services. This filing basis gives the U.S. application the same effective filing date as your foreign application. Also called Section 44(d).
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Priority Action: Official letter an examining attorney sends to an applicant or their attorney after consulting with them. It lists specific actions the applicant must take to address the refusals or requirements discussed so that their trademark can be approved for publication or registration.
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Prioritized Patent Examination Program (Track One): A procedure for expedited review of a utility or plant patent application for an additional fee. The USPTO's goal for prioritized examination is to provide a final disposition within twelve months of prioritized status being granted.
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PrinTEAS: Removed from production on 2 November 2003. A former feature of the USPTO's electronic filing system that allowed applicants to complete a trademark application on-line, and then print it out for mailing to the USPTO.
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Principal Register: The primary trademark register administered and maintained by the USPTO. Only trademarks that are distinctive can be registered on the Principal Register, which provides the greatest protection for trademark owners.
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Principal Investigator: The person in charge of a project.
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Primary Examiner: A patent examiner who is fully authorized to sign office actions making patentability determinations (i.e., has "signatory authority").
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Pre-Disclosure: Notification sent to a university Technology Licensing Office ("TLO") to discuss an invention and the disclosure and transfer processes.
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Precautionary Designation: Designation of a Contracting State in an international application filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty which must be confirmed prior to 15 months from the priority date.
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PRD: Public Records Division.
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Practitioner: Registered patent practitioners are individuals who have passed the USPTO's registration exam and met the qualifications to represent patent applicants before the USPTO.
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PPT PowerPoint File: A native, editable type of Microsoft slideshow file.
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PPS PowerPoint Show File: A type of encapsulated, non-editable Microsoft slideshow.
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PPAC Patent Public Advisory Committee: Reviews the policies, goals, performance, budget, and user fees of patent operations, respectively, and advises the director on these matters.
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POWER: Patent Cooperation Treaty Operations Workflow and Electronic Review.
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