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Question: Can I preregister my work?

Answer:"Yes, You can preregister your work only if: your work is unpublished; and, creation of your work has begun; and, your work is being prepared for commercial distribution; and, your work is one of the following: motion picture, musical work, sound recording, computer program, book, or advertising photograph. "


Glossary Terms Related To Computer Programs & Copyright Topics

Publication

Definition:
The distribution of copies or phonorecords of a work to the public.

Administrative Instructions

Definition:
Set out the provisions and requirements in relation to the filing and processing of the international (patent) application under the PCT and are established by the Director General of WIPO.

Appellation Of Origin

Definition:
A term that refers to both a product's geographic origin and to its distinctive product characteristics caused by particular geographic conditions or methods of production.

Fair use

Definition:
The purpose and character of the disputed use; the nature of the copyrighted work; the importance of the portion used in relation to the work as a whole; and the effect of the use on the potential market for or value of the copyrighted work.

Trade Secret

Definition:
Business information that is the subject of reasonable efforts to preserve confidentiality and has value because it is not generally known in the trade.

Field Of Use Restriction

Definition:
A provision in an intellectual property license restricting the licensee to use of the licensed property only in a defined product or service market.



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Helpful Terms

Field Of Use Restriction

Definition:
A provision in an intellectual property license restricting the licensee to use of the licensed property only in a defined product or service market.

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