Indemnity
A promise to compensate another contractual party (‘the indemnified’ or …
Indemnity Principle
A term used to describe the rule that ensures that …
Independent Claim
A claim that does not rely on any other claim …
Indirect Infringement
Collective expression for a situation where a party or person’s …
Indispensible Party
See Necessary Party.
Individual Character
Article 3 of the Design Directive establishing Community Designs provided: “A design shall …
Inducement of Infringement
Under §271(b) of the United States Patent Act (35 U.S.C. …
Industrial Applicability
A requirement that an invention be “susceptible” of some industrial …
Industrial Design
Ornamental or aesthetic aspects of an article, which can be …
Inequitable Conduct
Patent offices require applicants for a patent to display a …