new matter rejectionglossary / new-matter rejection Rejection of a patent claim on the ground that an amendment contains new matter. [Cases: Patents 109. C.J.S. Patents §§ 152–155.] 词条贡献者 资深译员Dan,毕业于美国顶尖的高级翻译学院,专注翻译各种与消费者集团诉讼有关的法律文件。