Legal Definitions - aggregation rejection

Definition:Aggregation rejection is a type of rejection that occurs when a contractual offer or tendered goods are refused. It can also refer to a patent examiner's finding that a claim in an application is unpatentable.

Example: If a seller offers to sell a product to a buyer, but the buyer refuses to accept the offer, this is an example of aggregation rejection. Similarly, if a patent examiner finds that a patent claim is unpatentable because it is a list of unrelated elements that do not assert a claim, this is also an example of aggregation rejection.

Aggregation rejection can occur in various contexts, but it always involves a refusal to accept something that has been offered or presented.