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Infringement

Definition:
An invasion of one of the exclusive rights of intellectual property. Infringement of a utility patent involves the making, using, selling, offering to sell, or importing of a patented product or process without permission.

Descriptive Term

Definition:
Is not considered to be inherently distinctive; to establish validity for registration or protection in court, it needs proof of acquired distinctiveness

Independent Inventor Programs (OIIP)

Definition:
The Office of Independent Inventor Programs (OIIP) was established in March 1999 in order to meet the special needs of independent inventors. OIIP establishes new mechanisms to better disseminate information about the patent and trademark processes and to foster regular communication between the U. S. Patent and Trademark Office and independent inventors.

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• Copyright Issues
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• Right of Publicity Questions
• Confidentiality Agreement
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