Intellectual property

Under unregistered UK or EU design law it is necessary to provide evidence of design ownership if infringement occurs.

a violation of a law or right

MPL Collections owns the copyright to more than 25,000 songs.

the legal right to control the use and/or publication of an artistic creation, such as a book, play, film, song, etc.

A skin patch to help cancer patients receiving chemotherapy has been granted a patent.

the official legal right granting exclusive rights to an inventor to make, use or sell an invention for a specified period of time

The plaintiff filed suit seeking damages for breach of contract.

(US) a person who brings a civil action in court

Partner Kevin Jenkins said the Williamstown-based company attempted to trademark Mr Creemy this year but was told the name had been taken in 2001.

the use of a name, symbol or word on a product, sign, document, etc., to show that it is made by or represents a particular company and cannot be used by any other company

A balance must be found between free competition and monopoly rights granted by intellectual property law.

the area of personal property law that protects legal rights associated with products of the mind, creativity or thought like copyrights, patents and trademarks

An exclamation mark cannot be registered as a trademark, the European Court of First Instance has ruled.

to put information about someone or something on an official list of people or things.

Trademark law requires that abandonment of a trademark must be for at least three years before another can take over use of the mark.

the act of giving up something voluntarily, such as a property right or a proposed course of action, with the intention of not reclaiming it (=asking for it to be returned)

The Government believes piracy (=illegal copying) of intellectual property for profit is theft and will be pursued as such through the criminal law.

an idea, design, invention, creation etc that can be protected by law so that no one else can make legal copies without permission

Examples of trademarks recognised throughout the world are the Google logo and the McDonald's golden arches.

a design or symbol that is used to represent a company, especially in its advertising or on its products

The elegant trademark of the well-known company denotes quality and innovation.

to indicate something; to represent something; to be a sign of something

The licensee agrees to use the trademark in a high quality manner and style.

a person to whom the right to use property for a particular purpose (ie a license) is granted; the holder of a license

Intangible personal property includes things such as patents, copyrights, trademarks as well as ownership rights in a business.

unable to be touched; something that does not exist physically

His attorney questioned the validity of the agreement.

the quality of having legal force or merit

The similar use of the product's hourglass bottle design was the basis for the trade dress infringement claim.

the overall visual appearance or packaging of a product, including its design and shape

The seller was prevented, under the exclusivity agreement, from actively seeking other prospective buyers for a specified period.

an agreement under which the seller has agreed with the prospective purchaser not to negotiate with any other potential buyers for a specified period

The fee was permissible under EU law.

possible, allowed, especially by law, regulation or rule etc

My client will have no choice but to commence proceedings against you.

(FORMAL) to start or begin

The defendant was not present at the commencement of proceedings.

a very formal word that means the start of something

General Abubakar told a news conference that the events did not warrant sanctions.

to justify an action so that it seems reasonable

Herd Properties have announced their agreement to acquire Charleston as part of a $3.4 billion deal.

to gain possession or ownership of something

We can issue the policy in sole or joint names.

one and only

The tenant left the premises when the lease expired.

when something that lasts for a fixed length of time comes to an end or stops being in use eg a lease on an apartment

We will not seek to infringe privacy unless justified by a clear public interest or we have obtained consent.

permission or agreement

She consented to a police search.

to allow someone to do something

The agent will receive a commission of 10% of annual sales.

a payment to someone who sells goods that is directly related to the amount of goods sold

The government plans to have elected police commissioners in place by the end of the year.

an important official who is in charge of a government department or organisation

The deal involves the acquisition of 80% of the shares in the company.

the act of gaining possession of something; the purchase (=buying) of an asset; the purchase of one company by another company

Mergers and acquisitions have made a significant contribution to the strength of businesses in Scotland.

the field of (commercial or company) law that deals with companies purchasing interests in other companies and combining with each other

The defendant waived his right to an attorney and a jury trial.

to not demand something that is your right

Since notice of the meeting had not been properly given, a waiver of notice was required before the meeting could proceed.

the giving up by shareholders of their right to be formally notified of a shareholders' meeting

Turkey is a member of the Council of Europe and is bound by its decisions.

to have a legal, moral or ethical obligation to follow a decision.

As used in this section, 'total consideration paid or contracted to be paid' includes money or anything of value, paid or delivered or contracted to be paid or delivered in return for the sale.

payment made in exchange for performance of a contract; something of value given by one party to another in order to induce (=persuade, encourage, convince) the other to contract

demand the best terms for yourself

earn money

publish

A small number of firms have ceased trading.

stop; terminate; end

depending on

The case must not be allowed to drag on for months, as some are predicting.

for something to progress at a slow pace for a long period of time; take more time than necessary

planned

There are several other viable policy options.

able to work successfully; possible

nothing

The research may well lead to a patentable discovery such as a new drug.

capable of being granted a patent (=the official legal right granting exclusive rights to an inventor to make, use or sell an invention for a specified period of time)

US prosecutors charged three people with unlawfully stealing and selling trade secrets from the Coca-Cola company.

a secret method, formula or device that that gives a business an advantage over the competition and which is unpatented in order to keep it a secret

obvious

The copyright owner retains the option of requesting the court to award actual or statutory damages.

required, relating to, enacted, permitted or regulated by a statute (=a formal written enactment of a legislative body; a written law)

The company had real estate and other tangible assets worth $5 million.

able to be touched; something that exists physically

The settlement means an annual pay cut of £231, whereas workers originally faced a £4,491 salary drop.

in contrast or comparison with the fact that

conjunction as a result of which, by which, in accordance with which, through which

under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon; "probationary employees"; "a provisional government"; "just a tentative schedule"; unsettled in mind or opinion; "drew a few tentative conclusions"

waive

The hurricane rendered performance of the contract impossible.

to cause, become or make

Mr Cameron said the constitution should be declared "null and void" following its rejection by France and Holland.

no longer of any effect; unenforceable

I will assist you insofar as I can.

to the degree or the extent that

We will endeavour to answer all your messages.

to attempt to do something, especially something new or difficult; to try very hard

The competition is an endeavour to discover further new writing talent.

an attempt to do something, especially something new or difficult

All reasonable endeavours should be made to ensure the work is completed by the agreed deadline.

fair and practical physical or mental activity needed to achieve something

This was the biggest increase for 16 years, taking the tax burden to its highest level since 1986.

something difficult or unpleasant that you have to deal with or worry about

The plaintiff failed to meet his burden of proof in the copyright infringement action.

the duty of a party in a legal dispute to prove a claim

Money sent from one individual to another in the form of cash, check, or some other manner. Financial statements sent by a creditor to a debtor frequently refer to the process of submitting a monthly remittance

A rough or vigorous struggle; a scuffle.

He was charged with possession of stolen property.

something that belongs to someone

The government has promised to give voters new rights to access official data.

interests or claims recognised in some way by law

The song is in the public domain, so you can use it in your film without asking for authorization.

status or condition of material not protected by intellectual property rights

The use of the famous NIKE trade mark on poorly-made bicycles was the subject of a dilution claim.

(INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW) a subset of trade mark law which forbids the use of a famous trade mark in a manner that reduces the mark's uniqueness or distinctive character

The number of parallel imports of pharmaceutical products within the European Union is significant.

a product made legally (ie not pirated or counterfeited) abroad which is imported from another country without the permission of the intellectual property owner

The working title of the classic American novel, 'Gone With the Wind' was 'Tomorrow is Another Day'.

name given to a piece of intellectual property while it is being produced

Works believed to be by Banksy failed to sell at auction after the artist refused to authenticate them.

to show or prove that something is true or real

The Company has no liability for personal property brought onto Company premises unless it is being used for Company purposes and subject to prior agreement with the relevant Company manager.

all property that is not land or anything attached to the land; moveable property and intellectual property

In the new economy, it's supposedly intangible property rights that matter-one example is intellectual property rights- software, design etc.

an ownership interest in a piece of intellectual property (=intangible property) rather than a piece of physical property (=tangible property)

Any violation of the law against insider trading may lead to a prison sentence of up to six years.

an action that is against an agreement, a law or a court order etc

China will only surpass this amount if it keeps up a 24% annual growth rate in the next two years.

to be greater than or superior to

The assignment of shares for the benefit of spouses is not subject to restriction.

a complete transfer of ownership

The company has US$850 million available in liquid assets for investment purposes.

liquid assets are either cash assets or assets that can be easily converted into cash

Virginia's new law prohibiting texting while driving may help to prevent car accidents, but it has some significant limitations that may ultimately undermine the effectiveness of the law.

to make something or someone become or appear less effective, strong, important, confident or successful etc

They are acting lawlessly with impunity, as they always do.

Egypt is intimately involved with the Palestinian problem, acting as an intermediary between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

a third party negotiator who carries messages between people who are unwilling or unable to meet; a mediator

To act as an imitator or mimic. v.tr. To imitate closely; mimic. adj. Closely imitating or following another

data tabulated overleaf

on the other side of the page Also overpage

He claimed that Members of Parliament spend far too much time on their business activities, to the detriment of their public duties.

harm or damage

The employees were informed that the new policy on data protection and retention would be implemented starting on Monday.

to put an aim, resolution or order etc into effect through a definite plan

Full implementation of the plan will ultimately lead to a lasting peace.

the action of putting an aim, law, resolution, order, system or plan etc into operation

(Law) a deed or other document that has been engrossed

1. To occupy exclusively; absorb: A great novel engrosses the reader. See Synonyms at monopolize. 2. To acquire most or all of (a commodity); monopolize (a market). 3. a. To write or transcribe in a large, clear hand. b. To write or print the final draft of (an official document).

The draft heads of terms were sent to the buyer for their comments.

an outline of the main terms agreed in principle

Let's go through the file and look at the various heads of damage the court could award.

categories of damages claimed in a lawsuit

This Term Sheet sets out the main terms agreed in principle by the Buyer and the Seller.

a non-binding agreement outlining the basic terms and conditions of a proposed investment. Synonyms: Term Sheet, letter of intent, heads of agreement, heads of terms, memoranda of understanding

This is a simple procedure that can be performed in a few minutes by a layperson with less than an hour's training.

someone who does not have professional or specialist knowledge about a particular subject

Your proposed changes give rise to some serious concerns.

to cause something to happen; to cause something to exist

Some interrogation techniques induce false confessions.

to persuade or influence someone to do something; to cause, bring about or give rise to something

I hope that this will result in the police finding your car. All my effort resulted in nothing at all.

to achieve something; to bring about something; to cause something to happen

The contractor incurred additional costs as a result of the delay.

to suffer a negative effect or to take on an obligation

The landlord complained that the damage to the property was beyond that which would be considered reasonable wear and tear.

the damage or decrease in value that results from ordinary, everyday use of property