Long-Felt-Need, Proof of
Demonstrating that there has long been a recognized need for …
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Madrid Agreement, Madrid Protocol, Madrid Union
The Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks, a …
Magill
Refers to a famous 1995 European Court of Justice decision …
Maintenance Fees
Fees that must be paid periodically after the grant of …
Marketing Rights
Term used broadly to describe intangible rights used in the …
Marking Requirement
United States patent law has a provision, §287(a), that requires …
Markman Hearing
One result of the United States Supreme Court case, Markman …
Markush Claim
Covers a chemical compound with symbols replacing certain chemical groups. …
Marriage Contract First
An aphorism used to remind people of the necessity of …