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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.

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.

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.

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.