examination systemglossary / EXAMINATION SYSTEM examination system. Patents. A patent system in which an invention is subjected to official scrutiny to determine whether it qualifies for patent protection. Cf. REGISTRATION SYSTEM. 词条贡献者 法律翻译Roger,在一家顶尖欧洲律师事务所的北京办公室担任全职法律翻译,专注翻译各类与北欧业务有关的法律文件。