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 双语律师Jenna,国际知名法学院环境法专业,擅长翻译各类与环境、社会及管治 (ESG)相关的法律文件。