OptionalbomRef?: stringA identifier which can be used to reference the component elsewhere in the BOM. Uniqueness is enforced within all elements and children of the root-level bom element.
External references provide a way to document systems, sites, and information that may be relevant but are not included with the BOM. They may also establish specific relationships within or external to the BOM.
The unique identifier for the patent family, aligned with the id attribute in WIPO ST.96 v8.0's PatentFamilyType. Refer to PatentFamilyType in ST.96.
A collection of patents or applications that belong to this family, each identified by a bom_ref pointing to a patent object defined elsewhere in the BOM.
bom_ref strings
OptionalpriorityApplication?: PriorityApplicationThe priorityApplication contains the essential data necessary to identify and reference an earlier patent filing for priority rights. In line with WIPO ST.96 guidelines, it includes the jurisdiction (office code), application number, and filing date-the three key elements that uniquely specify the priority application in a global patent context.
A patent family is a group of related patent applications or granted patents that cover the same or similar invention. These patents are filed in multiple jurisdictions to protect the invention across different regions or countries. A patent family typically includes patents that share a common priority date, originating from the same initial application, and may vary slightly in scope or claims to comply with regional legal frameworks. Fields align with WIPO ST.96 standards where applicable.