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Master the terminology you need to navigate and communicate IP with confidence... so you can focus on innovation, not interpretation.
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C
Commercialisation
Developing products, processes, technologies, or services and delivering them for sale or use in commercial markets
F
Freedom to Operate (FTO)
Determines whether your product or process is clear to make, use or sell in a particular country without infringing someone else’s active rights
I
IP Strategy
A plan that integrates internal IP assets, external IP intelligence, and commercial goals to build and maintain competitive advantage
Infringement (Patent)
Occurs when someone uses, makes, or sells an invention protected by an active patent without permission
N
Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
A legal agreement where parties agree not to disclose or use confidential information shared with them
P
Patent Claim
A statement that defines the legal boundaries of your patent rights
Patent Pending
Signals that a patent application has been filed but not yet granted
Prior Art
Defines the entire landscape of existing public knowledge against which the novelty of your invention is judged
PCT Application
A single international patent application that buys you time to decide where in the world to file
Provisional Patent Application
Secures your priority date and prevents later public disclosures from destroying patent novelty
R
Registered Design
Protects a novel visual appearance of a product
T
Trade Secrets
Valuable business information kept confidential
Trade mark
Protects the unique identity of your brand to build customer trust and stand out from competitors
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