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Intellectual property

intangible property that is the result of creativity (such as patents or trademarks or copyrights)

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Specification noun · 78% connection

(patent law) a document drawn up by the applicant for a patent of invention that provides an explicit and detailed description of the…

Used in the same subject area: Law, Intellectual property law.

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Confidential information noun · 78% connection

an indication of potential opportunity; "he got a tip on the stock market"; "a good lead for a job"

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Fair use noun · 78% connection

the conditions under which you can use material that is copyrighted by someone else without paying royalties

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Hint noun · 78% connection

an indication of potential opportunity; "he got a tip on the stock market"; "a good lead for a job"

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Immovable noun · 78% connection

property consisting of houses and land

Used in the same subject area: Law, Property law.

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Lead noun · 78% connection

an indication of potential opportunity; "he got a tip on the stock market"; "a good lead for a job"

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Leasehold noun · 78% connection

land or property held under a lease

Used in the same subject area: Law, Property law.

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Personal estate noun · 78% connection

movable property (as distinguished from real estate)

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Personal property noun · 78% connection

movable property (as distinguished from real estate)

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Personalty noun · 78% connection

movable property (as distinguished from real estate)

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Private property noun · 78% connection

movable property (as distinguished from real estate)

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Real estate noun · 78% connection

property consisting of houses and land

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Real property noun · 78% connection

property consisting of houses and land

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Realty noun · 78% connection

property consisting of houses and land

Used in the same subject area: Law, Property law.

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Steer noun · 78% connection

an indication of potential opportunity; "he got a tip on the stock market"; "a good lead for a job"

Used in the same subject area: Law, Intellectual property law.

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Tip noun · 78% connection

an indication of potential opportunity; "he got a tip on the stock market"; "a good lead for a job"

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Trade secret noun · 78% connection

a secret (method or device or formula) that gives a manufacturer an advantage over the competition

Used in the same subject area: Law, Intellectual property law.

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Wind noun · 78% connection

an indication of potential opportunity; "he got a tip on the stock market"; "a good lead for a job"

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Air noun · 78% connection

a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing; "an air of mystery"; "the house had a neglected air"; "an atmosphe…