Split System (patent)
A split patent litigation system is one in which infringement …
SPV
Acronym for special purpose vehicle, a limited liability company, usually …
Squeeze Argument
Refers to an argument made in patent litigation which uses …
Stacking
Royalty rate stacking refers to the phenomenon that high technology …
Stage Name
Actors’ unions, for example Actors’ Equity (both the UK and …
Stage One, Two, Three Drug Trials
Alternate term for Phase I, II, and III Human Drug …
Stage Payment, Stage Completion
In long-term development contracts or projects the contractor may, if …
Standard Award
See Award, Arbitral
Standard of Review, Appellate
A key question in appeals is how closely the decision …
Standard, Technical
Common specifications established to ensure interoperability of technology. For example, …