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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.
COPYRIGHT#4
Legal protection for original works of authorship, including literature, music, and art, preventing unauthorized use.
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.
COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT#8
Unauthorized use of copyrighted material, leading to legal consequences for the infringer.
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.