Intellectual Property Enforcement
/ɪnˌtɛlɪktʃuəl ˈprɑːpərti ɛnˈfɔːrsmənt/
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- (n.) The legal process and actions taken to protect and uphold intellectual property rights against infringement or unauthorized use.
The company invested heavily in intellectual property enforcement to prevent counterfeit products.
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Enforcement mechanisms vary by jurisdiction and include litigation, administrative actions, and alternative dispute resolution.
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