Freedom can not be assumed
English translation: You can not just take for granted that you will have protection
| 03:40 Sep 20, 2008 |
| English language (monolingual) [PRO] Law/Patents - Law: Patents, Trademarks, Copyright / Patents | |||||
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| freedom can not be assumed there is no guarantee that the Patent, Copyright and Designs clauses are valid Explanation: I would say ... |
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| freedom can not be assumed You can not just take for granted that you will have protection Explanation: When I apply for a patent, even though I pay the money and I receive the receipt for the patent, even then the patents office sends me a letter stating that just because I have done all of this, I still should not assume that the product is covered by the patent, as I may have some of the wording incorrect and it isn't until it is challenged by law, will I know for certain the product is covered. Other examples: Do not assume that because you have had your car serviced it will be safe to travel in. Only after the journey will you know for certain that the car was ok to go. Ie; make sure you have breakdown insurance. Do not assume that because the light is green you can cross the intersection with out having an accident. There could be a careless driver running the read light so you must not just trust the light, you must also look. What freedom means here is that don't assume that just because it has copyright etc and you start selling it using the copyright as a marketing tool, and if some one else brings out a similar product and kills your sales, don't come back to our company looking for compensation thinking our copyright was covering you, IT is up to you to fully investigate for your self, If copyright of the product is valid in your area. The text sounds like from an international agency agreement between a company and a wholesaler. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 3 hrs (2008-09-20 06:46:01 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- typos/..... without ... Red light...... |
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| freedom can not be assumed infringement (of the patent) cannot be assumed Explanation: This is a tough one! |
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| freedom can not be assumed freedom to interpret Copyright ...as you wish is not assumed Explanation: * |
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17 hrs confidence: peer agreement (net): +1
peer agreement (net): +1| freedom can not be assumed no guarantee of freedom from patent, copyright or design protection is given Explanation: This phrase is apparently relatively common in the legal disclaimers of a variety of organisations, and it probably originates from some time in the distant past when the meaning would have been more apparent. I am not *certain* of the meaning, but in light of the wording often used in such disclaimers in more modern language, I imagine that it means 'No guarantee is given that items or products mentioned in this document are free from protection under the terms of a patent, copyright, or registered design'. This is usually worded in modern language as in the following example: TVFUN HEREBY EXPRESSLY REJECTS ANY EXPLICIT OR TACIT UNDERTAKING OR GUARANTEE, OF WHATEVER NATURE, WITH REGARD TO THE ACCURACY, CURRENCY, COMPLETENESS OR SUITABILITY FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO) ANY INFORMATION PRESENT ON THIS WEBSITE OR PROVIDED VIA THIS WEBSITE AND/OR ANY PRODUCT DESCRIBED OR RECOMMENDED ON THIS WEBSITE INCLUDING GUARANTEES WITH REGARD TO INFRINGEMENT OF ANY PATENT, COPYRIGHT OF OTHER RIGHTS OF THIRD PARTIES. http://www.tvfun.tv/legal/disclaimer.html |
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