Standard of Comparison
/ˈstændərd əv kəmˌpærɪˈsɪən/
Definitions
- (n.) A criterion or benchmark used to evaluate or compare evidence, conduct, or situations in legal contexts.
The court applied a strict standard of comparison to determine relevance.
- (n.) In trademark law, a basis for assessing likelihood of confusion between marks.
The standard of comparison favored the plaintiff in the trademark infringement case.
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- standard of comparison
- standards of comparison
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Commentary
This term is primarily used as a noun phrase; its legal significance varies by context, notably in evidentiary and trademark law, requiring clarity about the specific benchmark employed.
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