SettingsIntellectual property law
1836 U.S. Patent Office fire
The 1836 U.S. Patent Office fire was the first of several disastrous fires the U.S. Patent Office had in its history.
The 1836 U.S. Patent Office fire was the first of several disastrous fires the U.S. Patent Office had in its history.
1saleaday
1SaleADay is an Internet retailer with a deal-a-day format.
1SaleADay is an Internet retailer with a deal-a-day format.
Access to knowledge movement
The Access to Knowledge movement is a loose collection of civil society groups, governments, and individuals converging on the idea that access to knowledge should be linked to fundamental princ...
The Access to Knowledge movement is a loose collection of civil society groups, governments, and individuals converging on the idea that access to knowledge should be linked to fundamental princ...
Adelphi Charter
The Adelphi Charter on Creativity, Innovation and Intellectual Property is the result of a project commissioned by the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures & Commerce, Londo...
The Adelphi Charter on Creativity, Innovation and Intellectual Property is the result of a project commissioned by the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures & Commerce, Londo...
Advance against royalties
In the field of intellectual property licensing, an advance against royalties is a payment made by the licensee to the licensor at the start of the period of licensing (usually immediately upon ...
In the field of intellectual property licensing, an advance against royalties is a payment made by the licensee to the licensor at the start of the period of licensing (usually immediately upon ...
Anonymous work
Anonymous works are works, such as art or literature, that have an anonymous, undisclosed, or unknown creator or author.
Anonymous works are works, such as art or literature, that have an anonymous, undisclosed, or unknown creator or author.
Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement
The Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) is a multinational treaty for the purpose of establishing international standards for intellectual property rights enforcement.
The Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) is a multinational treaty for the purpose of establishing international standards for intellectual property rights enforcement.
Appropriation (music)
In music, appropriation is the use of borrowed elements in the creation of a new piece, and is an example of cultural appropriation.
In music, appropriation is the use of borrowed elements in the creation of a new piece, and is an example of cultural appropriation.
Arab Society for Intellectual Property
The Arab Society for Intellectual Property (ASIP) is a non-profit organization based in Munich established on February 23, 1987 with the purpose of enhancing and developing the protection of the...
The Arab Society for Intellectual Property (ASIP) is a non-profit organization based in Munich established on February 23, 1987 with the purpose of enhancing and developing the protection of the...
Arrow information paradox
The Arrow information paradox, named after Kenneth Arrow, is a problem that companies face when managing intellectual property across their boundaries.
The Arrow information paradox, named after Kenneth Arrow, is a problem that companies face when managing intellectual property across their boundaries.
Article One Partners
Article One Partners, L.L.C. is a venture-funded online prior art search community based in New York City, New York.
Article One Partners, L.L.C. is a venture-funded online prior art search community based in New York City, New York.
Association of European Performers' Organisations
The Association of European Performers' Organisations AEPO-ARTIS unites 28 collective management organisations for performers operating in 21 European countries, and represents them at European...
The Association of European Performers' Organisations AEPO-ARTIS unites 28 collective management organisations for performers operating in 21 European countries, and represents them at European...
AT&T Corp. v. Excel Communications, Inc.
AT&T Corp. v. Excel Communications, Inc., 172 F.3d 1352 (1999) was a case in which the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reversed the decision of the United States District...
AT&T Corp. v. Excel Communications, Inc., 172 F.3d 1352 (1999) was a case in which the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reversed the decision of the United States District...
Author's Certificate
Certificate of Authorship - a document that establishes the right to an invention.
Certificate of Authorship - a document that establishes the right to an invention.
Bellagio declaration
The Bellagio Declaration is a resolution formed in 1993, with the aim of reforming intellectual property laws in order to foster the protection of folkloric works, works of cultural heritage, an...
The Bellagio Declaration is a resolution formed in 1993, with the aim of reforming intellectual property laws in order to foster the protection of folkloric works, works of cultural heritage, an...
Brand licensing
Licensing means renting or leasing of an intangible asset.
Licensing means renting or leasing of an intangible asset.
Branding in open source software
Branding in open source software applies the same concepts to branding that are used in open source software development.
Branding in open source software applies the same concepts to branding that are used in open source software development.
Brownbagging (agriculture)
Brownbagging or brown-bagging is the agricultural practice of planting, or especially selling, seed saved from the farmers own harvest, as opposed to buying new seed from a seed company.
Brownbagging or brown-bagging is the agricultural practice of planting, or especially selling, seed saved from the farmers own harvest, as opposed to buying new seed from a seed company.
Bruce Lehman
Bruce A. Lehman (born September 19, 1945) served from August 5, 1993 through 1998 as the United States Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Commissioner of the United States...
Bruce A. Lehman (born September 19, 1945) served from August 5, 1993 through 1998 as the United States Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Commissioner of the United States...
Center for Copyright Information
The Center for Copyright Information is an American organization created by media corporations which aims to reduce online copyright infringement by informing the public about copyright law.
The Center for Copyright Information is an American organization created by media corporations which aims to reduce online copyright infringement by informing the public about copyright law.
Center for the Study of the Public Domain
The Center for the Study of the Public Domain, based at Duke Law School, aims to redress the balance of academic study of intellectual property.
The Center for the Study of the Public Domain, based at Duke Law School, aims to redress the balance of academic study of intellectual property.
Chain of title
A chain of title is the sequence of historical transfers of title to a property.
A chain of title is the sequence of historical transfers of title to a property.
Church of Spiritual Technology
The Church of Spiritual Technology, also known as CST, is a Californian 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, incorporated in 1982, which owns all the copyrights of the estate of L. Ron Hubbard.
The Church of Spiritual Technology, also known as CST, is a Californian 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, incorporated in 1982, which owns all the copyrights of the estate of L. Ron Hubbard.
Clean tech law
Clean Tech Law contemplates a diverse set of legal and policy issues related to the development and commercialization of clean technology.
Clean Tech Law contemplates a diverse set of legal and policy issues related to the development and commercialization of clean technology.
Code of non-infringement
The Code of Non-Infringement refers to the accepted business practice and custom among certain performance artists, particularly clowns, that an artist's unique performance attributes are propri...
The Code of Non-Infringement refers to the accepted business practice and custom among certain performance artists, particularly clowns, that an artist's unique performance attributes are propri...
Colour trademark
A colour trademark is a non-conventional trademark where at least one colour is used to perform the trademark function of uniquely identifying the commercial origin of products or services.
A colour trademark is a non-conventional trademark where at least one colour is used to perform the trademark function of uniquely identifying the commercial origin of products or services.
Community Plant Variety Office
The Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO) is an agency of the European Union, located in Angers, France.
The Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO) is an agency of the European Union, located in Angers, France.
Community Trade Mark
A Community Trade Mark is any trademark which is pending registration or has been registered in the European Union as a whole.
A Community Trade Mark is any trademark which is pending registration or has been registered in the European Union as a whole.
Compliance and Robustness
Compliance and Robustness, sometimes abbreviated as C&R, refers to the legal structure or regime underlying a Digital Rights Management (DRM) system.
Compliance and Robustness, sometimes abbreviated as C&R, refers to the legal structure or regime underlying a Digital Rights Management (DRM) system.
Comprehensive Techs. Int'l, Inc. v. Software Artisans, Inc.
Comprehensive Technologies International v. Software Artisans 3 F.3d 730 was a case in which the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit discussed tests used for software copyright inf...
Comprehensive Technologies International v. Software Artisans 3 F.3d 730 was a case in which the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit discussed tests used for software copyright inf...
Contributor License Agreement
A Contributor License Agreement (CLA) defines the terms under which intellectual property has been contributed to a company/project, typically software under an open source license.
A Contributor License Agreement (CLA) defines the terms under which intellectual property has been contributed to a company/project, typically software under an open source license.
Copynorms
As used by copyright theorists, the term copynorm (or more frequently copynorms) is used to refer to a normalized social standard regarding the ethical issue of duplicating copyrighted ma...
As used by copyright theorists, the term copynorm (or more frequently copynorms) is used to refer to a normalized social standard regarding the ethical issue of duplicating copyrighted ma...
Copyright
Copyright is a legal concept, enacted by most governments, giving the creator of an original work exclusive rights to it, usually for a limited time.
Copyright is a legal concept, enacted by most governments, giving the creator of an original work exclusive rights to it, usually for a limited time.
Copyright (New Technologies) Amendment Act 2008
The Copyright (New Technologies) Amendment Act 2008 was an act passed by the New Zealand Parliament amending the Copyright Act 1994.
The Copyright (New Technologies) Amendment Act 2008 was an act passed by the New Zealand Parliament amending the Copyright Act 1994.
Copyright Alert System
The Copyright Alert System refers to a framework agreed upon by participating ISPs and Intellectual property organizations in which a third-party will monitor file-sharing networks, collect the ...
The Copyright Alert System refers to a framework agreed upon by participating ISPs and Intellectual property organizations in which a third-party will monitor file-sharing networks, collect the ...
Copyright alert system
The copyright alert system is a graduated response framework agreed upon by participating ISPs and Intellectual property organizations in which a third-party will monitor file-sharing networks, ...
The copyright alert system is a graduated response framework agreed upon by participating ISPs and Intellectual property organizations in which a third-party will monitor file-sharing networks, ...
Copyright for Creativity
Copyright for Creativity - A Declaration for Europe is intended as a positive statement of how good copyright policy needs to be constructed in the Internet Age, and comes against the backgroun...
Copyright for Creativity - A Declaration for Europe is intended as a positive statement of how good copyright policy needs to be constructed in the Internet Age, and comes against the backgroun...
Copyright law of New Zealand
The Copyright law of New Zealand is covered by the Copyright Act 1994 and subsequent amendments.
The Copyright law of New Zealand is covered by the Copyright Act 1994 and subsequent amendments.
Copyright on typefaces
Some jurisdictions recognise copyright on typefaces.
Some jurisdictions recognise copyright on typefaces.
Copyright term
Copyright term is the length of time copyright subsists in a work before it passes into the public domain.
Copyright term is the length of time copyright subsists in a work before it passes into the public domain.
Creative Commons licenses
Creative Commons licenses are several copyright licenses that allow the distribution of copyrighted works.
Creative Commons licenses are several copyright licenses that allow the distribution of copyrighted works.
Credit (creative arts)
In general, the term credit in the artistic or intellectual sense refers to an acknowledgement of those who contributed to a work, whether through ideas or in a more direct sense.
In general, the term credit in the artistic or intellectual sense refers to an acknowledgement of those who contributed to a work, whether through ideas or in a more direct sense.
Criticism of intellectual property
Critics of the term "intellectual property" argue that the increased use of this terminology coincided with a more general shift away from thinking about things like copyright and patent l...
Critics of the term "intellectual property" argue that the increased use of this terminology coincided with a more general shift away from thinking about things like copyright and patent l...
Criticism of patents
The criticism of patents, sometimes associated with the term "anti-patent", is the complete or partial opposition to prevalent patent laws, and constitutes a particular form of criticism o...
The criticism of patents, sometimes associated with the term "anti-patent", is the complete or partial opposition to prevalent patent laws, and constitutes a particular form of criticism o...
Cross-border injunction
In European law, and especially in European intellectual property law, a cross-border injunction is an injunction by a court in one European country, such as a court in the Netherlands forbiddin...
In European law, and especially in European intellectual property law, a cross-border injunction is an injunction by a court in one European country, such as a court in the Netherlands forbiddin...
Data General Corp. v. Digital Computer Controls, Inc.
Data General Corp. v. Digital Computer Controls, Inc. was a 1971 case in which the Delaware Court of Chancery determined that widespread, confidential disclosure of trade secrets does not ne...
Data General Corp. v. Digital Computer Controls, Inc. was a 1971 case in which the Delaware Court of Chancery determined that widespread, confidential disclosure of trade secrets does not ne...
Design around
In the field of patents, the phrase "to design around" means to invent an alternative to a patented invention that does not infringe the patent’s claims.
In the field of patents, the phrase "to design around" means to invent an alternative to a patented invention that does not infringe the patent’s claims.
Doha Declaration
The November 2001 Doha Declaration on the TRIPS Agreement and Public Health was adopted by the WTO Ministerial Conference of 2001 in Doha on November 14, 2001.
The November 2001 Doha Declaration on the TRIPS Agreement and Public Health was adopted by the WTO Ministerial Conference of 2001 in Doha on November 14, 2001.
Domain name scams
Domain name scams are types of Intellectual property scams or confidence scams in which unscrupulous domain name registrars attempt to generate revenue by tricking businesses into buying, listin...
Domain name scams are types of Intellectual property scams or confidence scams in which unscrupulous domain name registrars attempt to generate revenue by tricking businesses into buying, listin...
Domain slamming
Domain slamming (officially referred to as unauthorized transfers) is a form of Intellectual property scam and confidence scam in which the offending domain name registrar attempts to tric...
Domain slamming (officially referred to as unauthorized transfers) is a form of Intellectual property scam and confidence scam in which the offending domain name registrar attempts to tric...
Dramatists Play Service
Established in 1936 by members of the Dramatists Guild and the Society for Authors' Representatives, Dramatists Play Service, Inc. (a.k.a.
Established in 1936 by members of the Dramatists Guild and the Society for Authors' Representatives, Dramatists Play Service, Inc. (a.k.a.
Eduard Tric
Eduard Tric (born in 1968) is a cryptologist, researcher, former CISO at GIP MDS brings his taught on virtual objects lifecycle, common goods and against intellectual property abuses.
Eduard Tric (born in 1968) is a cryptologist, researcher, former CISO at GIP MDS brings his taught on virtual objects lifecycle, common goods and against intellectual property abuses.
Electronic lab notebook
An electronic lab notebook is a software program designed to replace paper laboratory notebooks.
An electronic lab notebook is a software program designed to replace paper laboratory notebooks.
Electronic registration mark
An electronic registration mark is a proposed category of trademark that would restrict the use of trademarked words and phrases in online advertising.
An electronic registration mark is a proposed category of trademark that would restrict the use of trademarked words and phrases in online advertising.
European Intellectual Property Review
The European Intellectual Property Review is a monthly journal published by Sweet & Maxwell since 1978 and dedicated to international intellectual property law.
The European Intellectual Property Review is a monthly journal published by Sweet & Maxwell since 1978 and dedicated to international intellectual property law.
Federal Patent Court of Germany
The Bundespatentgericht, or German Federal Patent Court, is a German federal court competent for particular legal matters, such as patent and trademark cases.
The Bundespatentgericht, or German Federal Patent Court, is a German federal court competent for particular legal matters, such as patent and trademark cases.
File sharing
File sharing is the practice of distributing or providing access to digitally stored information, such as computer programs, multimedia, documents, or electronic books.
File sharing is the practice of distributing or providing access to digitally stored information, such as computer programs, multimedia, documents, or electronic books.
Film rights
Film rights are the rights under copyright law to make a derivative work -- in this case, a film—derived from an item of intellectual property.
Film rights are the rights under copyright law to make a derivative work -- in this case, a film—derived from an item of intellectual property.
First look deal
A first look deal is any contract containing a clause granting, usually for a fee or other consideration that covers a specified period of time, a right of pre-emption, right of first refusal, o...
A first look deal is any contract containing a clause granting, usually for a fee or other consideration that covers a specified period of time, a right of pre-emption, right of first refusal, o...
Fish & Richardson
Fish & Richardson P.C. is a national law firm practicing intellectual property law.
Fish & Richardson P.C. is a national law firm practicing intellectual property law.
Fleet Street Reports: Cases on Intellectual Property Law
The Fleet Street Reports: Cases in Intellectual Property Law is a monthly journal published by Sweet & Maxwell since 1963 and covering intellectual property law.
The Fleet Street Reports: Cases in Intellectual Property Law is a monthly journal published by Sweet & Maxwell since 1963 and covering intellectual property law.
Fonar v. General Electric
Fonar v. General Electric was a case decided in 1997 by the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit concerning source code and the disclosure requirement for software patents.
Fonar v. General Electric was a case decided in 1997 by the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit concerning source code and the disclosure requirement for software patents.
Fordham Intellectual Property, Media & Entertainment Law Journal
The Fordham Intellectual Property, Media & Entertainment Law Journal is a specialty law journal of Fordham University School of Law that publishes articles on diverse topics in patent, trade...
The Fordham Intellectual Property, Media & Entertainment Law Journal is a specialty law journal of Fordham University School of Law that publishes articles on diverse topics in patent, trade...
Francis Muguet
Francis Fabien Michel Muguet (born April 30, 1955, and died October between 3 and 14, 2009) was Doctor of Science of Texas Tech University (Ph.D. Thesis on water chemistry, 1992) and holds a law...
Francis Fabien Michel Muguet (born April 30, 1955, and died October between 3 and 14, 2009) was Doctor of Science of Texas Tech University (Ph.D. Thesis on water chemistry, 1992) and holds a law...
French Intellectual Property Code
The French Intellectual Property Code, is a corpus of law relative to the intellectual and industrial property.
The French Intellectual Property Code, is a corpus of law relative to the intellectual and industrial property.
Geneva Declaration on the Future of the World Intellectual Property Organization
The Geneva Declaration on the Future of the World Intellectual Property Organization is a document signed in 2004 by a number of non-profit organizations, scientists, academics and other individ...
The Geneva Declaration on the Future of the World Intellectual Property Organization is a document signed in 2004 by a number of non-profit organizations, scientists, academics and other individ...
Geographical indication
A geographical indication is a name or sign used on certain products which corresponds to a specific geographical location or origin.
A geographical indication is a name or sign used on certain products which corresponds to a specific geographical location or origin.
Geschmacksmuster
Under German law, the Geschmacksmuster is a form of intellectual property that extends industrial design rights over the visual design of objects that is not purely utilitarian.
Under German law, the Geschmacksmuster is a form of intellectual property that extends industrial design rights over the visual design of objects that is not purely utilitarian.
Gewerblicher Rechtsschutz und Urheberrecht
Gewerblicher Rechtsschutz und Urheberrecht is a monthly intellectual property law journal published in German.
Gewerblicher Rechtsschutz und Urheberrecht is a monthly intellectual property law journal published in German.
Gewerblicher Rechtsschutz und Urheberrecht, Internationaler Teil
Gewerblicher Rechtsschutz und Urheberrecht, Internationaler Teil is a monthly journal published in German by Verlag C.H. Beck, Munich, Germany.
Gewerblicher Rechtsschutz und Urheberrecht, Internationaler Teil is a monthly journal published in German by Verlag C.H. Beck, Munich, Germany.
Gewerblicher Rechtsschutz und Urheberrecht, Rechtsprechungs-Report
Gewerblicher Rechtsschutz und Urheberrecht Rechtsprechungs-Report (GRUR-RR) is a monthly intellectual property law journal published in German.
Gewerblicher Rechtsschutz und Urheberrecht Rechtsprechungs-Report (GRUR-RR) is a monthly intellectual property law journal published in German.
Google, Inc. v. American Blind & Wallpaper Factory, Inc.
Google, Inc. v. American Blind and Wallpaper Factory, Inc., No. 03-cv-05340 JF (RS) (N.D. Cal.
Google, Inc. v. American Blind and Wallpaper Factory, Inc., No. 03-cv-05340 JF (RS) (N.D. Cal.
Gowers Review of Intellectual Property
The Gowers Review of Intellectual Property was an independent review of the copyright law of the United Kingdom focusing on "intellectual property rights", conducted from December 2005 to Decemb...
The Gowers Review of Intellectual Property was an independent review of the copyright law of the United Kingdom focusing on "intellectual property rights", conducted from December 2005 to Decemb...
Hague Agreement Concerning the International Deposit of Industrial Designs
The Hague Agreement Concerning the International Deposit of Industrial Designs, also known as the Hague system provides a mechanism for registering an industrial design in several countries ...
The Hague Agreement Concerning the International Deposit of Industrial Designs, also known as the Hague system provides a mechanism for registering an industrial design in several countries ...
Hargreaves Review of Intellectual Property and Growth
The Hargreaves Review of Intellectual Property and Growth, or Digital Opportunity - A review of Intellectual Property and Growth, was an independent review of the United Kingdom's intell...
The Hargreaves Review of Intellectual Property and Growth, or Digital Opportunity - A review of Intellectual Property and Growth, was an independent review of the United Kingdom's intell...
Health Impact Fund
The Health Impact Fund is a proposed mechanism that would provide a market-based solution to problems concerning the development and distribution of medicines.
The Health Impact Fund is a proposed mechanism that would provide a market-based solution to problems concerning the development and distribution of medicines.
Hollywood Script Express
Hollywood Script Express is an intellectual property registration and screenplay submission service from the creators of Movie Outline Software.
Hollywood Script Express is an intellectual property registration and screenplay submission service from the creators of Movie Outline Software.
Hologram trademark
A hologram trademark is a non-conventional trademark where a hologram is used to perform the trademark function of uniquely identifying the commercial origin of products or services.
A hologram trademark is a non-conventional trademark where a hologram is used to perform the trademark function of uniquely identifying the commercial origin of products or services.
Humanitarian Use Licenses
Humanitarian Use Licenses are provisions in a license whereby inventors and technology suppliers protect in advance the possibility of sharing their technology with people in need.
Humanitarian Use Licenses are provisions in a license whereby inventors and technology suppliers protect in advance the possibility of sharing their technology with people in need.
Idea-expression divide
The idea–expression divide or idea–expression dichotomy limits the scope of copyright protection by differentiating an idea from the expression or manifestation of that idea.
The idea–expression divide or idea–expression dichotomy limits the scope of copyright protection by differentiating an idea from the expression or manifestation of that idea.
IDEA: The Intellectual Property Law Review
IDEA: The Intellectual Property Law Review (Bluebook abbreviation: IDEA) is a law review published by an independent student organization at the Franklin Pierce Law Center for Intellectu...
IDEA: The Intellectual Property Law Review (Bluebook abbreviation: IDEA) is a law review published by an independent student organization at the Franklin Pierce Law Center for Intellectu...
If I Did It
If I Did It is a book by Casey Anthony, in which he puts forth a hypothetical description of the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman.
If I Did It is a book by Casey Anthony, in which he puts forth a hypothetical description of the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman.
In re Hayes
In re Hayes was a case decided in 1992 by the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the successor of the United States Court of Customs and Patent Appeals.
In re Hayes was a case decided in 1992 by the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the successor of the United States Court of Customs and Patent Appeals.
In re Sherwood
In re Sherwood was a case decided in 1980 by the United States Court of Customs and Patent Appeals.
In re Sherwood was a case decided in 1980 by the United States Court of Customs and Patent Appeals.
Indigenous intellectual property
Indigenous intellectual property is an umbrella legal term used in national and international forums to identify indigenous peoples' special rights to claim (from within their own laws) all tha...
Indigenous intellectual property is an umbrella legal term used in national and international forums to identify indigenous peoples' special rights to claim (from within their own laws) all tha...
Industrial design right
An industrial design right is an intellectual property right that protects the visual design of objects that are not purely utilitarian.
An industrial design right is an intellectual property right that protects the visual design of objects that are not purely utilitarian.
Inevitable disclosure
Inevitable disclosure is a legal doctrine through which an employer can use trade secret law to enjoin a former employee from working in a job that would inevitably result in the use of trade se...
Inevitable disclosure is a legal doctrine through which an employer can use trade secret law to enjoin a former employee from working in a job that would inevitably result in the use of trade se...
INID
INID is an acronym for Internationally agreed Numbers for the Identification of (bibliographic) Data.
INID is an acronym for Internationally agreed Numbers for the Identification of (bibliographic) Data.
Innovation and its Discontents
Innovation and its Discontents: How our Broken Patent System is Endangering Innovation and Progress, and What to do About it is a book (ISBN 0-691-11725-X) by Adam B. Jaffe and Josh Lerner.
Innovation and its Discontents: How our Broken Patent System is Endangering Innovation and Progress, and What to do About it is a book (ISBN 0-691-11725-X) by Adam B. Jaffe and Josh Lerner.
Intangible asset
Intangible assets are defined as identifiable non-monetary assets that cannot be seen, touched or physically measured, which are created through time and/or effort and that are identifiable as a...
Intangible assets are defined as identifiable non-monetary assets that cannot be seen, touched or physically measured, which are created through time and/or effort and that are identifiable as a...
Intangible asset finance
Intangible Asset Finance is the branch of finance that deals with intangible assets such as patents and reputation.
Intangible Asset Finance is the branch of finance that deals with intangible assets such as patents and reputation.
Intangible property
Intangible property, also known as incorporeal property, describes something which a person or corporation can have ownership of and can transfer ownership of to another person or corporation, b...
Intangible property, also known as incorporeal property, describes something which a person or corporation can have ownership of and can transfer ownership of to another person or corporation, b...
Integrated circuit layout design protection
In United States intellectual property law, a mask work is a two or three-dimensional layout or topography of an integrated circuit, i.e. the arrangement on a chip of semiconductor devices such ...
In United States intellectual property law, a mask work is a two or three-dimensional layout or topography of an integrated circuit, i.e. the arrangement on a chip of semiconductor devices such ...
Integrated Circuit Topography Act
The Integrated Circuit Topography Act is legislation passed by the Parliament of Canada in 1990 that regulates the intellectual property of integrated circuit topographies.
The Integrated Circuit Topography Act is legislation passed by the Parliament of Canada in 1990 that regulates the intellectual property of integrated circuit topographies.
Intellectual Asset Management
Intellectual Asset Management magazine (IAM) is a bimonthly magazine published in English and focused on "intellectual property from a business point of view".
Intellectual Asset Management magazine (IAM) is a bimonthly magazine published in English and focused on "intellectual property from a business point of view".
Intellectual capital
The term intellectual capital conventionally refers to the difference in value between tangible assets (physical and financial) and market value.
The term intellectual capital conventionally refers to the difference in value between tangible assets (physical and financial) and market value.
Intellectual property
Intellectual property is a term referring to a number of distinct types of creations of the mind for which a set of exclusive rights are recognized under the corresponding fields of law.
Intellectual property is a term referring to a number of distinct types of creations of the mind for which a set of exclusive rights are recognized under the corresponding fields of law.
Intellectual property education
Intellectual property education is the teaching of explanations of and arguments concerning intellectual property laws, especially copyright and related violations.
Intellectual property education is the teaching of explanations of and arguments concerning intellectual property laws, especially copyright and related violations.
Intellectual property infringement
An intellectual property infringement is the infringement or violation of an intellectual property right.
An intellectual property infringement is the infringement or violation of an intellectual property right.
Intellectual Property Issues in Cultural Heritage project
The Intellectual Property Issues in Cultural Heritage (IPinCH) project is an international research initiative to explore and facilitate fair and equitable exchanges of knowledge relating to arc...
The Intellectual Property Issues in Cultural Heritage (IPinCH) project is an international research initiative to explore and facilitate fair and equitable exchanges of knowledge relating to arc...
Intellectual property organization
Intellectual property organizations are organizations that are focused on copyrights, trademarks, patents, or other intellectual property law concepts.
Intellectual property organizations are organizations that are focused on copyrights, trademarks, patents, or other intellectual property law concepts.
Intellectual Property Protection Act of 2006
The Intellectual Property Protection Act of 2006 is a proposed bill, backed by Rep.
The Intellectual Property Protection Act of 2006 is a proposed bill, backed by Rep.
Intellectual property valuation
Furthermore, intellectual property (IP) valuation is considered as one of the most important management strategic issues.
Furthermore, intellectual property (IP) valuation is considered as one of the most important management strategic issues.
Intellectual Property Watch
Intellectual Property Watch is a Geneva based publication reporting on policy issues and influences relating to international organizations, especially those in Geneva such as the World Inte...
Intellectual Property Watch is a Geneva based publication reporting on policy issues and influences relating to international organizations, especially those in Geneva such as the World Inte...
Intellectual Reserve
Intellectual Reserve, Inc is a non-profit corporation based in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. It is wholly owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Intellectual Reserve, Inc is a non-profit corporation based in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. It is wholly owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Intellectual rights
Intellectual rights (from the French "droits intellectuels") is a term sometimes used to refer to the legal protection afforded to owners of intellectual capital.
Intellectual rights (from the French "droits intellectuels") is a term sometimes used to refer to the legal protection afforded to owners of intellectual capital.
Intellectual rights to magic methods
Intellectual rights to magic methods refers to the legal and ethical debate about the extent to which proprietary or exclusive rights may subsist in the methods or processes by which magic trick...
Intellectual rights to magic methods refers to the legal and ethical debate about the extent to which proprietary or exclusive rights may subsist in the methods or processes by which magic trick...
International (Nice) Classification of Goods and Services
The Nice Classification is a system of classifying goods and services for the purpose of registering trademarks.
The Nice Classification is a system of classifying goods and services for the purpose of registering trademarks.
International Review of Intellectual Property and Competition Law
The International Review of Intellectual Property and Competition Law (IIC), formerly International Review of Industrial Property and Copyright Law, is a review published by the Max Plan...
The International Review of Intellectual Property and Competition Law (IIC), formerly International Review of Industrial Property and Copyright Law, is a review published by the Max Plan...
Internet leak
An Internet leak occurs when a party's confidential information is released to the public on the Internet.
An Internet leak occurs when a party's confidential information is released to the public on the Internet.
Jacobsen v. Katzer
Jacobsen v. Katzer was a lawsuit between Robert Jacobsen and Matthew Katzer, filed March 13, 2006 in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.
Jacobsen v. Katzer was a lawsuit between Robert Jacobsen and Matthew Katzer, filed March 13, 2006 in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.
John Marshall Review of Intellectual Property Law
The John Marshall Review of Intellectual Property Law is a student-run law review covering legal scholarship in the field of intellectual property, established in 2001 at the John Marshall L...
The John Marshall Review of Intellectual Property Law is a student-run law review covering legal scholarship in the field of intellectual property, established in 2001 at the John Marshall L...
Journal of Intellectual Property Law & Practice
The Journal of Intellectual Property Law & Practice (print:, online:, ) is a monthly peer-reviewed law journal covering intellectual property law and practice, published by the Oxford Univer...
The Journal of Intellectual Property Law & Practice (print:, online:, ) is a monthly peer-reviewed law journal covering intellectual property law and practice, published by the Oxford Univer...
Know-how
Know-how is practical knowledge of how to get something done, as opposed to “know-what”, “know-why”, or “know-who”.
Know-how is practical knowledge of how to get something done, as opposed to “know-what”, “know-why”, or “know-who”.
Knowhow
Know-how (or knowhow as it is sometimes written) is practical knowledge of how to get something done, as opposed to “know-what” (facts), “know-why” (science), or “know-who” (networking).
Know-how (or knowhow as it is sometimes written) is practical knowledge of how to get something done, as opposed to “know-what” (facts), “know-why” (science), or “know-who” (networking).
Knowledge commons
The knowledge commons encompass immaterial and collectively owned goods in the information age.
The knowledge commons encompass immaterial and collectively owned goods in the information age.
Libre Manifesto
The Libre Manifesto is a manifesto calling for art and culture to recognise and reject the movement towards commodification and capitalism.
The Libre Manifesto is a manifesto calling for art and culture to recognise and reject the movement towards commodification and capitalism.
Libre Society
The Libre Society is a radical artistic and cultural movement that is committed to releasing free/libre/open-source art, music and literature.
The Libre Society is a radical artistic and cultural movement that is committed to releasing free/libre/open-source art, music and literature.
Licence to use
A licence to use or LTU is a licence to use an intellectual property such as a patent or trademark.
A licence to use or LTU is a licence to use an intellectual property such as a patent or trademark.
Licence-built
The term licence-built (or built under licence) refers to an object (e.g.
The term licence-built (or built under licence) refers to an object (e.g.
Limitations and exceptions to copyright
The expression "limitations and exceptions" refers to situations in which the exclusive rights granted to authors, or their assignees under copyright law do not apply or are limited for public i...
The expression "limitations and exceptions" refers to situations in which the exclusive rights granted to authors, or their assignees under copyright law do not apply or are limited for public i...
Lisbon Agreement for the Protection of Appellations of Origin and their International Registration
The Lisbon Agreement for the Protection of Appellations of Origin and their International Registration was a treaty of 31 October 1958, which established a Special Union under Article 19 of the ...
The Lisbon Agreement for the Protection of Appellations of Origin and their International Registration was a treaty of 31 October 1958, which established a Special Union under Article 19 of the ...
Literary property
Literary property is a term used in publishing to refer to works generally covered by copyright but also an associated set of property rights that go far beyond what courts have historically per...
Literary property is a term used in publishing to refer to works generally covered by copyright but also an associated set of property rights that go far beyond what courts have historically per...
Madrid system
The Madrid system for the international registration of marks, also conveniently known as the Madrid System, is the primary international system for facilitating the registration of trademar...
The Madrid system for the international registration of marks, also conveniently known as the Madrid System, is the primary international system for facilitating the registration of trademar...
Managing Intellectual Property
Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) is a monthly magazine published in English and specializes in intellectual property.
Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) is a monthly magazine published in English and specializes in intellectual property.
Manufacturing clause
The Manufacturing clause is a clause specifically stating that all copies of a work must be printed or otherwise produced domestically, even if the copyright was held by a foreigner.
The Manufacturing clause is a clause specifically stating that all copies of a work must be printed or otherwise produced domestically, even if the copyright was held by a foreigner.
MediaDefender
MediaDefender, Inc. is a company that offers services designed to prevent alleged copyright infringement using peer-to-peer distribution.
MediaDefender, Inc. is a company that offers services designed to prevent alleged copyright infringement using peer-to-peer distribution.
Middle-earth Enterprises
Middle-earth Enterprises, formerly known as Tolkien Enterprises, is a trading name for a division of the Saul Zaentz Company (SZC) based in Berkeley, California which owns the worldwide ex...
Middle-earth Enterprises, formerly known as Tolkien Enterprises, is a trading name for a division of the Saul Zaentz Company (SZC) based in Berkeley, California which owns the worldwide ex...
Mitteilungen der deutschen Patentanwälte
Mitteilungen der deutschen Patentanwälte is a monthly intellectual property law journal published in German, since 1934.
Mitteilungen der deutschen Patentanwälte is a monthly intellectual property law journal published in German, since 1934.
Moral rights (copyright law)
Moral rights are rights of creators of copyrighted works generally recognized in civil law jurisdictions and, to a lesser extent, in some common law jurisdictions.
Moral rights are rights of creators of copyrighted works generally recognized in civil law jurisdictions and, to a lesser extent, in some common law jurisdictions.
Music law
Music Law refers to legal aspects of the music industry and certain legal aspects in other sectors of the entertainment industry.
Music Law refers to legal aspects of the music industry and certain legal aspects in other sectors of the entertainment industry.
Music on hold
Music on hold is the business practice of playing recorded music to fill the silence that would be heard by telephone callers who have been placed on hold.
Music on hold is the business practice of playing recorded music to fill the silence that would be heard by telephone callers who have been placed on hold.
Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information
Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPI) is a category of intellectual capital defined by the United States Navy to be "that information and/or hardware concerning the design, arrangement, de...
Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPI) is a category of intellectual capital defined by the United States Navy to be "that information and/or hardware concerning the design, arrangement, de...
Netherlands Patent Office
The Netherlands Patent Office (Octrooicentrum Nederland) is the patent office of the Netherlands.
The Netherlands Patent Office (Octrooicentrum Nederland) is the patent office of the Netherlands.
Netscape Communications Corp. v. Konrad
Netscape Communications Corp. v. Konrad, 295 F.3d 1315 (Fed.
Netscape Communications Corp. v. Konrad, 295 F.3d 1315 (Fed.
New Zealand Intellectual Property Journal
The New Zealand Intellectual Property Journal is a quarterly law review published by Butterworth since 1995.
The New Zealand Intellectual Property Journal is a quarterly law review published by Butterworth since 1995.
Nick Ashton-Hart
Nick Ashton-Hart is currently the Geneva Representative of the Computer & Communications Industry Association.
Nick Ashton-Hart is currently the Geneva Representative of the Computer & Communications Industry Association.
Non-disclosure agreement
A non-disclosure agreement, also known as a confidentiality agreement, confidential disclosure agreement, proprietary information agreement, or secrecy agreement, is a le...
A non-disclosure agreement, also known as a confidentiality agreement, confidential disclosure agreement, proprietary information agreement, or secrecy agreement, is a le...
Northwestern Journal of Technology and Intellectual Property
The Northwestern Journal of Technology and Intellectual Property is a law review published by an independent student organization at Northwestern University School of Law.
The Northwestern Journal of Technology and Intellectual Property is a law review published by an independent student organization at Northwestern University School of Law.
NTP, Inc.
NTP, Inc. is a Virginia-based patent holding company founded in 1992 by the late inventor Thomas J. Campana Jr. and Donald E. Stout.
NTP, Inc. is a Virginia-based patent holding company founded in 1992 by the late inventor Thomas J. Campana Jr. and Donald E. Stout.
Ocean Tomo LLC
Ocean Tomo is a merchant bank that specializes in intellectual property transactions, such as financing the sale and licensing of patent rights.
Ocean Tomo is a merchant bank that specializes in intellectual property transactions, such as financing the sale and licensing of patent rights.
Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market
The Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market, or OHIM is the trademark and designs registry for the internal market of the European Union.
The Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market, or OHIM is the trademark and designs registry for the internal market of the European Union.
Open core
Open core (a.k.a. proprietary relicensing) is a business model where an open source product is also made available commercially with non-open-source additions.
Open core (a.k.a. proprietary relicensing) is a business model where an open source product is also made available commercially with non-open-source additions.
Open Knowledge
Open Knowledge is a term used to denote a set of principles and methodologies related to the production and distribution of knowledge works in an open manner.
Open Knowledge is a term used to denote a set of principles and methodologies related to the production and distribution of knowledge works in an open manner.
Open knowledge
Open Knowledge is a term used to denote a set of principles and methodologies related to the production and distribution of knowledge works in an open manner.
Open Knowledge is a term used to denote a set of principles and methodologies related to the production and distribution of knowledge works in an open manner.
Open Letter to Hobbyists
The Open Letter to Hobbyists was an open letter written by Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft, to early personal computer hobbyists, in which Gates expresses dismay at the rampant copyright...
The Open Letter to Hobbyists was an open letter written by Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft, to early personal computer hobbyists, in which Gates expresses dismay at the rampant copyright...
Open Music Model
The Open Music Model is an economic and technological framework for the recording industry based on research conducted at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
The Open Music Model is an economic and technological framework for the recording industry based on research conducted at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Open patent
The open patent movement seeks to build a portfolio of patented inventions that can freely be distributed under a copyleft-like license.
The open patent movement seeks to build a portfolio of patented inventions that can freely be distributed under a copyleft-like license.
Open source
In production and development, open source is a philosophy, or pragmatic methodology that promotes free redistribution and access to an end product's design and implementation details.
In production and development, open source is a philosophy, or pragmatic methodology that promotes free redistribution and access to an end product's design and implementation details.
Open Source Observatory and Repository
The Open Source Observatory and Repository (OSOR) is a website launched by the European Commission under the IDABC programme, to support the distribution and reuse of software developed by or fo...
The Open Source Observatory and Repository (OSOR) is a website launched by the European Commission under the IDABC programme, to support the distribution and reuse of software developed by or fo...
Originality
Originality is the aspect of created or invented works by as being new or novel, and thus can be distinguished from reproductions, clones, forgeries, or derivative works.
Originality is the aspect of created or invented works by as being new or novel, and thus can be distinguished from reproductions, clones, forgeries, or derivative works.
Outline of intellectual property
This is a list of topics related to intellectual property.
This is a list of topics related to intellectual property.
Paracopyright
Paracopyright is a term that refers to an umbrella of legal protections above and beyond traditional copyright.
Paracopyright is a term that refers to an umbrella of legal protections above and beyond traditional copyright.
Parallel import
A parallel import is a non-counterfeit product imported from another country without the permission of the intellectual property owner.
A parallel import is a non-counterfeit product imported from another country without the permission of the intellectual property owner.
Patent Office 1836 fire
The Patent Office 1836 fire was the first of several disastrous fires the U.S. Patent Office has had in its history.
The Patent Office 1836 fire was the first of several disastrous fires the U.S. Patent Office has had in its history.
Patent office 1877 fire
The Patent Office 1877 fire was the second of several distastrous fires the U.S. Patent Office has had in its history.
The Patent Office 1877 fire was the second of several distastrous fires the U.S. Patent Office has had in its history.
Patent Office 1877 fire
The Patent Office 1877 fire was the second of several distastrous fires in the history of the U.S. Patent Office.
The Patent Office 1877 fire was the second of several distastrous fires in the history of the U.S. Patent Office.
Patents Court
The Patents Court is a specialist court within the Chancery Division of the High Court of Justice of England and Wales.
The Patents Court is a specialist court within the Chancery Division of the High Court of Justice of England and Wales.
Peer-to-peer file sharing
Peer-to-peer file sharing allows users to download media files such as music, movies, and games using a P2P software client that searches for other connected computers.
Peer-to-peer file sharing allows users to download media files such as music, movies, and games using a P2P software client that searches for other connected computers.
Perpetual copyright
Perpetual copyright can refer to a copyright without a finite term, or to a copyright whose finite term is perpetually extended.
Perpetual copyright can refer to a copyright without a finite term, or to a copyright whose finite term is perpetually extended.
Polish Patent Office
The Polish Patent Office (PPO) (Urząd Patentowy Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej (UPRP)) is the patent office of Poland.
The Polish Patent Office (PPO) (Urząd Patentowy Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej (UPRP)) is the patent office of Poland.
Priority right
In patent, industrial design rights and trademark laws, a priority right or right of priority is a time-limited right, triggered by the first filing of an application for a patent, an indu...
In patent, industrial design rights and trademark laws, a priority right or right of priority is a time-limited right, triggered by the first filing of an application for a patent, an indu...
Prizes as an alternative to patents
Some authors advocating patent reform have proposed the use of prizes as an alternative to patents.
Some authors advocating patent reform have proposed the use of prizes as an alternative to patents.
Production write-through contract
A production write-through contract is an arrangement, specific to the film industry, where a screenwriter enters into a commercial agreement with a studio that guarantees the screenwriter the r...
A production write-through contract is an arrangement, specific to the film industry, where a screenwriter enters into a commercial agreement with a studio that guarantees the screenwriter the r...
Proposed directive on criminal measures aimed at ensuring the enforcement of intellectual property rights
The proposed European Union directive on criminal measures aimed at ensuring the enforcement of intellectual property rights was a proposal from the European Commission for a directive aimed "to...
The proposed European Union directive on criminal measures aimed at ensuring the enforcement of intellectual property rights was a proposal from the European Commission for a directive aimed "to...
Protecting the Virtual Commons
In 2003, Ruben van Wendel de Joode, Hans de Bruijn, and Michel van Eeten published a paper entitled Protecting the Virtual Commons: Self-organizing Open Source Communities and Innovative Intellec...
In 2003, Ruben van Wendel de Joode, Hans de Bruijn, and Michel van Eeten published a paper entitled Protecting the Virtual Commons: Self-organizing Open Source Communities and Innovative Intellec...
Public Lending Right
A Public Lending Right (PLR) program, is a program intended to either compensate authors for the potential loss of sales from their works being available in public libraries, or as a governmenta...
A Public Lending Right (PLR) program, is a program intended to either compensate authors for the potential loss of sales from their works being available in public libraries, or as a governmenta...
Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law
Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law (RGSOIPL) is a Law school based at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur.
Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law (RGSOIPL) is a Law school based at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur.
Religious Technology Center
The Religious Technology Center (RTC) is a Californian non-profit corporation.
The Religious Technology Center (RTC) is a Californian non-profit corporation.
Resell rights
Many ebooks and pieces of software, especially in the field of online or internet marketing, are sold with resell rights included.
Many ebooks and pieces of software, especially in the field of online or internet marketing, are sold with resell rights included.
Residual (entertainment industry)
A residual is a payment made to the creator of performance art (or the performer in the work) for subsequent showings or screenings of the (usually filmed) work.
A residual is a payment made to the creator of performance art (or the performer in the work) for subsequent showings or screenings of the (usually filmed) work.
Roger M. Milgrim
Roger M. Milgrim (born March 22, 1937, in New York City) is a leading intellectual property lawyer, and the author of two four-volume law treatises widely used in the legal profession: Milgrim o...
Roger M. Milgrim (born March 22, 1937, in New York City) is a leading intellectual property lawyer, and the author of two four-volume law treatises widely used in the legal profession: Milgrim o...
Ron Coleman (legal scholar)
Ronald David Coleman is a lawyer and legal blogger who is known for his work in the areas of First Amendment and intellectual property rights, especially pertaining to the Internet, and particu...
Ronald David Coleman is a lawyer and legal blogger who is known for his work in the areas of First Amendment and intellectual property rights, especially pertaining to the Internet, and particu...
Royalties
Royalties are usage-based payments made by one party to another for the right to ongoing use of an asset, sometimes an intellectual property.
Royalties are usage-based payments made by one party to another for the right to ongoing use of an asset, sometimes an intellectual property.
Royalty-free music
Royalty-free music commonly refers to stock or 'library music' licensed for a single fee, without the need to pay any subsequent royalties.
Royalty-free music commonly refers to stock or 'library music' licensed for a single fee, without the need to pay any subsequent royalties.
Russian Organization for Intellectual Property
The Russian Organization for Intellectual Property VOIS is collective management society for neighboring rights established by Russian performers and labels in 2008.
The Russian Organization for Intellectual Property VOIS is collective management society for neighboring rights established by Russian performers and labels in 2008.
Saba & Co. IP
Saba & Co IP is a firm specializing in all facets of intellectual property in the Middle East and North Africa region.
Saba & Co IP is a firm specializing in all facets of intellectual property in the Middle East and North Africa region.
Scams in intellectual property
Scams in intelectual property or invention scams are a type of scam in which either inventors are lured to pay money for developing an idea but do not follow up on it, or investors pay money for...
Scams in intelectual property or invention scams are a type of scam in which either inventors are lured to pay money for developing an idea but do not follow up on it, or investors pay money for...
SCO v. DaimlerChrysler
The SCO Group v. DaimlerChrysler was a lawsuit filed in the United States, in the state of Michigan.
The SCO Group v. DaimlerChrysler was a lawsuit filed in the United States, in the state of Michigan.
SCO v. Novell
SCO v. Novell was a United States lawsuit in which the The SCO Group (SCO) claimed ownership of the source code for the Unix operating system, including portions of Linux.
SCO v. Novell was a United States lawsuit in which the The SCO Group (SCO) claimed ownership of the source code for the Unix operating system, including portions of Linux.
SCO-Linux controversies
The SCO-Linux controversies are a series of legal and public disputes between the software company SCO Group (SCO) and various Linux vendors and users.
The SCO-Linux controversies are a series of legal and public disputes between the software company SCO Group (SCO) and various Linux vendors and users.
Sideground IP
Sideground Intellectual Property (IP) is intellectual property created during a contract but which is not considered to be part of the contract.
Sideground Intellectual Property (IP) is intellectual property created during a contract but which is not considered to be part of the contract.
Societal views on intellectual property
Critics of the term "intellectual property" argue that the increased use of this terminology coincided with a more general shift away from thinking about things like copyright and patent l...
Critics of the term "intellectual property" argue that the increased use of this terminology coincided with a more general shift away from thinking about things like copyright and patent l...
Societal views on patents
Legal scholars, economists, activists, policymakers, industries, and trade organizations have held differing views on patents and engaged in contentions debates on the subject.
Legal scholars, economists, activists, policymakers, industries, and trade organizations have held differing views on patents and engaged in contentions debates on the subject.
Soft IP
Soft IP or soft intellectual property is a proposed system that would enable to capture and protection of IP, with provision for making licenses available to all interested parties.
Soft IP or soft intellectual property is a proposed system that would enable to capture and protection of IP, with provision for making licenses available to all interested parties.
Soleau envelope
The Soleau envelope, named after his French inventor, is a sealed envelope serving as proof of anteriority for inventions valid in France exclusively to precisely ascertain the date of an invent...
The Soleau envelope, named after his French inventor, is a sealed envelope serving as proof of anteriority for inventions valid in France exclusively to precisely ascertain the date of an invent...
Sound recording copyright symbol
The sound recording copyright symbol, represented by the graphic symbol ℗, is the copyright symbol used to provide notice of copyright in a sound recording.
The sound recording copyright symbol, represented by the graphic symbol ℗, is the copyright symbol used to provide notice of copyright in a sound recording.
Special 301 Report
The Special 301 Report is prepared annually by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) under Section 301 as amended of the Trade Act of 1974.
The Special 301 Report is prepared annually by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) under Section 301 as amended of the Trade Act of 1974.
Stick licensing
Stick Licensing is the practice of licensing a patent or other form of intellectual property where the the patent holder threatens to sue the licensee for patent infringement if the licensee doe...
Stick Licensing is the practice of licensing a patent or other form of intellectual property where the the patent holder threatens to sue the licensee for patent infringement if the licensee doe...
Supplementary protection certificate
In European Union member countries, a supplementary protection certificate is a unique IP right that provides an additional monopoly that comes into force after expiry of a patent patent upon wh...
In European Union member countries, a supplementary protection certificate is a unique IP right that provides an additional monopoly that comes into force after expiry of a patent patent upon wh...
Sweat of the brow
"Sweat of the brow" is an intellectual property law doctrine, chiefly related to copyright law.
"Sweat of the brow" is an intellectual property law doctrine, chiefly related to copyright law.
Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization
The Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization, is an international holding company employing over 2,000 multi-disciplined professionals and operating out of 70 offices in the Middle East and North Africa,...
The Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization, is an international holding company employing over 2,000 multi-disciplined professionals and operating out of 70 offices in the Middle East and North Africa,...
Talbot v. Laroche
Talbot v. Laroche (unreported) was a 1854 legal action, pivotal to the history of photography, by which William Fox Talbot sought to assert that Martin Laroche's use of the, unpatented, coll...
Talbot v. Laroche (unreported) was a 1854 legal action, pivotal to the history of photography, by which William Fox Talbot sought to assert that Martin Laroche's use of the, unpatented, coll...
Tax patent
A tax patent is a patent that discloses and claims a system or method for reducing or deferring taxes.
A tax patent is a patent that discloses and claims a system or method for reducing or deferring taxes.
Technology brokering
The idea of Technology brokering is to span multiple, otherwise disconnected industries, to see how existing technologies could be used to create breakthrough innovations in other markets.
The idea of Technology brokering is to span multiple, otherwise disconnected industries, to see how existing technologies could be used to create breakthrough innovations in other markets.
Technology transfer
Technology Transfer also called Transfer of Technology and Technology Commercialisation, is the process of skill transferring, knowledge, technologies, methods of manufacturing, samp...
Technology Transfer also called Transfer of Technology and Technology Commercialisation, is the process of skill transferring, knowledge, technologies, methods of manufacturing, samp...
Thingiverse
Thingiverse.com is a website dedicated to the sharing of user-created digital design files.
Thingiverse.com is a website dedicated to the sharing of user-created digital design files.
Thought Thieves
Thought Thieves is the name of a 2005 competition sponsored by Microsoft UK for short 'films' — more precisely, video works — "in a format compatible with Microsoft Windows Media Pla...
Thought Thieves is the name of a 2005 competition sponsored by Microsoft UK for short 'films' — more precisely, video works — "in a format compatible with Microsoft Windows Media Pla...
Trade dress
Trade dress is a legal term of art that generally refers to characteristics of the visual appearance of a product or its packaging that signify the source of the product to consumers.
Trade dress is a legal term of art that generally refers to characteristics of the visual appearance of a product or its packaging that signify the source of the product to consumers.
Trade secret
A trade secret is a formula, practice, process, design, instrument, pattern, or compilation of information which is not generally known or reasonably ascertainable, by which a business can obtai...
A trade secret is a formula, practice, process, design, instrument, pattern, or compilation of information which is not generally known or reasonably ascertainable, by which a business can obtai...
Trademark
A trademark, trade mark, or trade-mark is a distinctive sign or indicator used by an individual, business organization, or other legal entity to identify that the products or service...
A trademark, trade mark, or trade-mark is a distinctive sign or indicator used by an individual, business organization, or other legal entity to identify that the products or service...
Trademark distinctiveness
Trademark distinctiveness is an important concept in the law governing trademarks and service marks.
Trademark distinctiveness is an important concept in the law governing trademarks and service marks.
Trademark examiner
A trademark examiner is an attorney employed by a government entity such as the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to determine whether an applicant should be permitted to receive...
A trademark examiner is an attorney employed by a government entity such as the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to determine whether an applicant should be permitted to receive...
Traditional knowledge
Traditional knowledge, indigenous knowledge, traditional environmental knowledge and local knowledge generally refer to the long-standing traditions and practices of certain re...
Traditional knowledge, indigenous knowledge, traditional environmental knowledge and local knowledge generally refer to the long-standing traditions and practices of certain re...
Tragedy of the anticommons
The tragedy of the anticommons is a neologism coined by Michael Heller to describe a coordination breakdown where the existence of numerous rightsholders frustrates achieving a socially desirabl...
The tragedy of the anticommons is a neologism coined by Michael Heller to describe a coordination breakdown where the existence of numerous rightsholders frustrates achieving a socially desirabl...
Trap street
A trap street is a fictitious entry in the form of a misrepresented street on a map, often outside the area the map nominally covers, for the purpose of "trapping" potential copyright violators ...
A trap street is a fictitious entry in the form of a misrepresented street on a map, often outside the area the map nominally covers, for the purpose of "trapping" potential copyright violators ...
Treaty of Madrid (1891)
The Madrid Agreement concerning the International Registration of Marks is, among other things, the first treaty to give France legal protection of the word champagne.
The Madrid Agreement concerning the International Registration of Marks is, among other things, the first treaty to give France legal protection of the word champagne.
Tulane Journal of Technology and Intellectual Property
The Tulane Journal of Technology and Intellectual Property (JTIP) is a student-edited journal of the Tulane University Law School.
The Tulane Journal of Technology and Intellectual Property (JTIP) is a student-edited journal of the Tulane University Law School.
Turnaround (filmmaking)
A turnaround or turnaround deal is an arrangement in the film industry, whereby the rights to a project one studio has developed are sold to another studio in exchange for the cost of deve...
A turnaround or turnaround deal is an arrangement in the film industry, whereby the rights to a project one studio has developed are sold to another studio in exchange for the cost of deve...
Wake Forest Intellectual Property Law Journal
The Wake Forest Intellectual Property Law Journal is a student-run law journal of intellectual property law produced by the Wake Forest University School of Law.
The Wake Forest Intellectual Property Law Journal is a student-run law journal of intellectual property law produced by the Wake Forest University School of Law.
Wartime Law on Industrial Property
Wartime Law on Industrial Property (Kogyo Shoyuken Senji Ho) was a special law enacted by the Government of Japan in 1917, which declared that any patents owned by the nationals of countries in ...
Wartime Law on Industrial Property (Kogyo Shoyuken Senji Ho) was a special law enacted by the Government of Japan in 1917, which declared that any patents owned by the nationals of countries in ...
Web Sheriff
Web Sheriff is an anti-piracy company based in the United Kingdom that provides intellectual property, copyright and privacy rights protection services for a range of clients that include record...
Web Sheriff is an anti-piracy company based in the United Kingdom that provides intellectual property, copyright and privacy rights protection services for a range of clients that include record...
WGA script registration service
The WGA script registration service is a service run by both the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) and the Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) to protect the copyright in literary property...
The WGA script registration service is a service run by both the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) and the Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) to protect the copyright in literary property...
Wonder Man (Fox Publications)
Wonder Man is a fictional comic book superhero, created by Will Eisner, whose first (and only) appearance was Wonder Comics #1 (May, 1939).
Wonder Man is a fictional comic book superhero, created by Will Eisner, whose first (and only) appearance was Wonder Comics #1 (May, 1939).
World Intellectual Property Day
World Intellectual Property Day is observed annually on April 26.
World Intellectual Property Day is observed annually on April 26.
Yoga piracy
Yoga piracy refers to the practice of claiming copyrights on yoga postures and techniques found in ancient treatises originating within India by persons residing in foreign countries, often of ...
Yoga piracy refers to the practice of claiming copyrights on yoga postures and techniques found in ancient treatises originating within India by persons residing in foreign countries, often of ...