Intellectual Property Law
/ˌɪntəˈlɛktʃuəl ˈprɑːpərti lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) The body of law governing the rights arising from intellectual creations such as inventions, literary and artistic works, designs, symbols, names, and images.
Intellectual property law protects creators by granting exclusive rights to their inventions and artistic works.
- (n.) The legal framework addressing the protection and enforcement of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
Companies invest heavily in intellectual property law to safeguard their competitive advantage.
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Commentary
Often encompasses multiple distinct legal regimes, each with specific procedural and substantive rules; clarity in drafting should specify which aspect of intellectual property is addressed.
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