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Today's Terms
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.
Trade Dress
Definition:
The totality of elements in which a product or service is packaged, such as the shape and appearance of a product or container, the cover of a book or magazine, and the distinctive and recognizable shape of an automobile.
Express Abandonment
Definition:
Express abandonment becomes effective when an appropriate official of the Office takes action thereon. Express abandonment of the application may not be recognized by the USPTO before the date of issue or publication unless it is actually received by appropriate officials in time to act.
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