Industrial Property
/ˌɪndəˈstrɪəl ˈprɑːpərti/
Definitions
- (n.) A category of intellectual property rights that protects inventions, trademarks, industrial designs, and geographic indications used in industry and commerce.
The company secured its industrial property rights to prevent competitors from copying its new product design.
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Industrial property is distinct from copyright and typically covers assets important for trade and commercial advantage.
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