# Notice of allowance

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Also called: allowance, patent allowed, allowed application

A notice from the [patent](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/intellectual-property) or trademark office that an application has been approved, pending final fees or steps.

**For example:** After two rounds of [office actions](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/office-action), the [founder](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/founder) receives a notice of allowance and pays the fee to have the [patent](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/intellectual-property) issued.

## Connects to (3)

- [Office action](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/office-action): A letter from a patent or trademark examiner explaining problems with an application, often rejecting some claims.
- [Non-provisional patent](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/non-provisional-patent): The full US patent application that the patent office actually examines.
- [Intellectual property](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/intellectual-property): Things you create that can be owned, such as code, designs, brand names and inventions.

> This glossary is plain-language orientation, not legal or financial advice. Before you decide on a company structure, a contract, taxes or a fundraising deal, talk with a lawyer or an accountant.

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