Patent Derivatives
This term refers to new patent types that emerge from innovative additions or modifications to an existing patent. It is often seen among companies with large patent portfolios and can refer to secondary rights created by restructuring patents.
Hypertextual Copyright Infringement
A concept that evaluates digital content, especially text shared over the internet, for potential copyright violations. This term examines whether hyperlinking between texts can lead to copyright infringement.
Eccentric Innovation Licensing
A strategy where unusual or unconventional ideas are patented and licensed. This term describes licensing agreements made to commercialize innovations in niche areas or "quirky" inventions that differ from traditional innovation methods.
Biometric Copyright
A new area in intellectual property protection related to biometric data. This term refers to the protection of individuals' biometric data (fingerprints, iris scans, facial recognition, etc.) under copyright laws. It has emerged with the increasing use of biometric data in the digital world.
Virtual Trademark Dilution
Refers to the weakening of a trademark's recognition due to unauthorized uses in the virtual world. This concept involves how unlicensed use of trademarks on virtual platforms can diminish the original strength and value of the trademark.
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