Printing Plate
/ˈprɪntɪŋ pleɪt/
Definitions
- (n.) A physical surface used in the printing process to transfer ink onto paper or other materials, often involved in copyright and intellectual property contexts.
The printing plate was damaged, delaying the production of the copyrighted book.
Forms
- printing plates
Related terms
Commentary
In legal contexts, printing plates are often subject to copyright protection as part of the original artwork or design they reproduce.
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