Universal Copyright Convention

Definition:
The UCC was created in 1952 through UNESCO to provide an international multilateral copyright treaty; the UCC remains significant in the countries that are UCC but not Berne Union members.

Design Patent

Definition:
A government grant of exclusive rights in a novel, nonobvious, and ornamental industrial design. A design patent confers the right to exclude others from making, using, or selling designs that closely resemble the patented design.

Cancellation Proceeding

Definition:
A proceeding before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board in which the plaintiff seeks to cancel an existing registration of a mark. The proceeding may only be filed after issuance of a registration. A petition for cancellation may be filed by any person who believes that he or she is or will be damaged by the registration of the mark.

On Sale

Definition:
"An inventor cannot obtain a valid patent if he or she waits for more than the one-year grace period to file a patent application after a product embodying the invention has been placed ""on sale."""

Right Of Publicity

Definition:
The inherent right of every human being to control the commercial use of his or her identity.

Title Page Verso

Definition:
The back of the title page, usually containing the copyright date and other publication information.

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