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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (IP)#1
Legal rights that protect creations of the mind, including inventions, designs, and artistic works.
PATENT LAW#2
A branch of law granting exclusive rights to inventors for their inventions, preventing unauthorized use.
TRADEMARK#3
A recognizable sign, design, or expression that distinguishes products or services of one entity from others.
COPYRIGHT#4
Legal protection for original works of authorship, including literature, music, and software.
IP INFRINGEMENT#5
The unauthorized use of intellectual property rights, leading to potential legal action.
PATENTABILITY#6
Criteria determining whether an invention can be patented, including novelty and non-obviousness.
TRADEMARK REGISTRATION#7
The formal process of registering a trademark with a governmental authority to gain legal protection.
COPYRIGHT NOTICE#8
A statement indicating ownership of a copyrighted work, typically including the copyright symbol and year.
FAIR USE#9
A legal doctrine allowing limited use of copyrighted material without permission under specific conditions.
LICENSING#10
The process of granting permission to use IP rights under agreed terms, often for a fee.
NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT (NDA)#11
A legal contract ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information shared between parties.
TRADE SECRET#12
Confidential business information providing a competitive edge, protected without formal registration.
INFRINGEMENT REMEDIES#13
Legal actions available to IP owners when their rights are violated, including damages and injunctions.
DOMAIN NAME#14
An internet address that can be trademarked, reflecting a brand's identity online.
PARALLEL IMPORTATION#15
Importing genuine products from one market to another without the permission of the trademark owner.
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION#16
A sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin, indicating quality or reputation.
PATENT APPLICATION#17
A formal request submitted to a patent office to obtain a patent for an invention.
COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT#18
Unauthorized use of copyrighted material, potentially leading to legal consequences.
TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT#19
Unauthorized use of a trademark or a confusingly similar mark, causing consumer confusion.
MORAL RIGHTS#20
Rights of creators to protect their personal and reputational interests in their works.
DILUTION#21
Weakening of a trademark's distinctiveness due to unauthorized use, even without confusion.
WORK FOR HIRE#22
A legal doctrine where IP created by an employee belongs to the employer, not the creator.
EXCLUSIVE LICENSE#23
A license that grants one party exclusive rights to use an IP asset, excluding others.
COLLECTIVE MARK#24
A trademark used by members of a collective group, indicating membership or association.
ASSIGNMENT OF RIGHTS#25
The transfer of ownership of IP rights from one party to another through a legal agreement.