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Paloma,毕业于亚洲一流的翻译学院,擅长翻译各类与境外投资相关的法律文件。