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 法律翻译Jian,毕业于新加坡知名法学院,专注翻译各类与证券诉讼有关的法律文件。