Free Software Foundation
A group opposed to proprietary rights in software, i.e., intellectual …
Category: Intellectual Property
Freedom to Operate (search)
A type of patent search, sometimes called an FTO search, …
FTO
See Freedom to Operate (Search)
Full Rights Licence
A colloquial expression for intellectual property license that allows the licensee all the …
Full Rights License
A colloquial expression for intellectual property license that allows the licensee …
Functionality, Functional
Design patents, registered designs, and architectural rights cannot usually protect …
Fundamental Patent
See Pioneer Patent.
Gardening Leave
A extended notice clause in an employment contract that provides …
Genericization (Genericide)
Refers to the loss of trademark rights because the mark …
Geographic Designation of Origin (GDO)
Form of mark or restricted use of a name that …