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License

Definition:
This is a contractual agreement from a copyright owner or the owner's authorized agent, such as a third party vendor, allowing another party to exercise one or more of the exclusive rights provided the copyright owner under the Copyright Law (See FAQ Section 2.1.5).

Madrid Protocol

Definition:
Is an international treaty that allows a trademark owner to seek registration in any of the countries that have joined the Madrid Protocol by filing a single application, called an “international application.”

Independent Inventor Programs (OIIP)

Definition:
The Office of Independent Inventor Programs (OIIP) was established in March 1999 in order to meet the special needs of independent inventors. OIIP establishes new mechanisms to better disseminate information about the patent and trademark processes and to foster regular communication between the U. S. Patent and Trademark Office and independent inventors.

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