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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY#1

Legal rights protecting creations of the mind, including inventions, designs, brands, and artistic works.

TRADEMARK#2

A sign, symbol, or expression identifying goods or services, protecting brand identity from infringement.

PATENT#3

Exclusive rights granted for an invention, allowing the patent holder to exclude others from making or selling it.

IP STRATEGY#5

A plan outlining how a startup will protect and leverage its intellectual property assets.

TRADEMARK REGISTRATION#6

The process of legally registering a trademark to secure exclusive rights to its use.

PATENT LAW#7

The body of law governing the granting and enforcement of patents.

LICENSE#9

A legal agreement granting permission to use intellectual property under specified conditions.

FAIR USE#10

A legal doctrine allowing limited use of copyrighted material without permission for purposes like criticism or education.

TRADE SECRET#11

Confidential business information providing a competitive edge, protected without formal registration.

INFRINGEMENT#12

Violation of intellectual property rights, such as unauthorized use of trademarks or patents.

ENFORCEMENT#13

Legal actions taken to protect intellectual property rights from infringement.

LITIGATION#14

The process of taking legal action in court to resolve disputes, including those involving IP.

ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR)#15

Methods for resolving disputes outside of court, such as mediation and arbitration.

CASE STUDY#16

An in-depth analysis of a particular instance of IP law application, used for educational purposes.

DILUTION#17

Weakening of a trademark's distinctiveness due to unauthorized use by others.

NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT (NDA)#18

A legal contract preventing parties from disclosing confidential information.

INFRINGEMENT DAMAGES#19

Compensation awarded to IP owners for losses incurred due to infringement.

EXCLUSIVE LICENSE#20

A license granting rights to one party while excluding others from using the intellectual property.

COLLECTIVE MARK#21

A trademark used by members of a collective group, indicating a shared quality or characteristic.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AUDIT#22

A systematic review of a company's IP assets to assess their value and protection.

REVERSE ENGINEERING#23

The process of analyzing a product to understand its design and functionality, often used in patent disputes.

SCOPE OF PROTECTION#24

The extent to which intellectual property rights can prevent others from using similar innovations.