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senior administrative patent judge

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A quick definition of senior administrative patent judge:

A senior administrative patent judge is a person who works for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and is responsible for making decisions about patents. They are experienced judges who hear cases and make rulings. They are also known as APJs or SAPJs. A SAPJ is a retired judge who still works part-time to hear cases. They are very important in the patent process because they help decide who gets a patent and who doesn't.

A more thorough explanation:

A Senior Administrative Patent Judge is a public official appointed by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to hear and decide legal matters related to patents. They are experienced judges who have retired from their full-time position but remain active in hearing interferences.

For example, a Senior Administrative Patent Judge may preside over an interference proceeding, which is a legal dispute between two parties claiming the same invention. The judge will hear evidence and make a decision on who is entitled to the patent.

Overall, a Senior Administrative Patent Judge is an important figure in the patent system, ensuring that disputes are resolved fairly and efficiently.

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