Glossary Terms Related To Copyright Application & Copyright Topics

First-To-File

Definition:
The first person/entity to file an application for a patent receives the patent no matter who was the first to invent the invention.

Domain Name

Definition:
The names and words that companies designate for their registered Internet web site addresses, also referred to as a "URL."

Substantial Similarity

Definition:
The degree of resemblance between a copyrighted work and a second work that is sufficient to constitute copyright infringement by the second work. Exact word-for-word or line-for-line identity does not define the limits of copyright infringement.

Derivative Work

Definition:
A work based on a preexisting work that is changed, condensed, recast, or embellished in some way.

Intellectual Property

Definition:
Certain creations of the human mind that have commercial value and are given the legal aspects of a property right.

Intent To Use

Definition:
ITU - refers to the intent-to-use filing basis provided for in Trademark Act. Applicants who have not yet used (in commerce that can be regulated by Congress) the mark they wish to register may file a trademark application under this filing basis.



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