Contracts and intellectual property
Arbitration
A dispute-resolution process in which an agreed tribunal decides matters within the arbitration agreement, subject to law.
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Understand the words that allocate commercial responsibilities and protect business names, work and inventions.
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Copyright
Rights associated with protected expression such as literary, artistic and software works under copyright law.
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Indemnity
A contractual promise to cover specified losses or claims, subject to its wording and applicable law.
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NDA
A contract restricting how specified confidential information may be used and disclosed.
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Patent
A statutory right granted for an invention that meets the applicable patentability requirements.
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Purchase order
A buyer-issued document specifying an order's goods or services, commercial terms and reference details.
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SLA
Agreed service measures and commitments, including how performance is assessed and what happens if it falls short.
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Trademark
A sign used to distinguish one business's goods or services from those of others.
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