Intellectual Property Flashcards
(9 cards)
A word, phrase, symbol, or design that identifies and distinguishes the source of goods or services of one party from those of others
trademark
It occurs when the use of a similar mark weakens the strength or reputation of a famous trademark, even without consumer confusion
trademark dilution
A legal process through which a business registers its trademark with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for federal protection
trademark registration
Unauthorized use of a trademark that is likely to cause confusion, deception, or mistake about the source of goods or services
trademark infringement
government grant giving an inventor exclusive rights to make, use, or sell an invention for a certain period (usually 20 years)
patent
The unauthorized making, using, or selling of a patented invention without the patent holder’s permission
patent infringement
legal right that protects original works of authorship such as literature, music, art, and software
copyright
unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder
copyright infringement
Confidential business information that provides a competitive edge, such as formulas, practices, processes, or designs, and is protected as long as it remains secret
trade secret
