Intellectual Property Infringement
/ˌɪntəˈlɛktʃuəl ˈprɒpərti ɪnˈfrɪndʒmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) The unauthorized use, reproduction, or violation of rights protected under intellectual property law, including copyrights, patents, trademarks, and trade secrets.
The company sued for intellectual property infringement after their patented design was copied without permission.
Forms
- intellectual property infringements
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Commentary
Often used broadly, but legal treatment varies depending on the specific type of intellectual property involved; precise identification of the IP right infringed is essential in practice.
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