automated patent systemglossary / AUTOMATED PATENT SYSTEM Automated Patent System. A computerized database of patents, maintained by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office database. — Abbr. APS. — Also termed automated patent search system. 词条贡献者 译者Mathew,国际知名法学院国际仲裁与争端解决专业,擅长翻译各种与美国国内仲裁相关的法律文件。