International Adoption and Intellectual Property Terms

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Convention

An agreement between states covering particular matters, especially one less formal than a treaty.

Convention country

A Convention country is a nation that has ratified and brought into force the Hague Adoption Convention, and is a party to or member of that Convention with the U.S. for adoption procedures.

Certification mark

A certification mark is a type of trademark used to show consumers that particular goods and/or services, or their providers, have met certain standards.

Novelty

The quality of being new, original, or unusual.

Article

An article in law is a separate and distinct part of a written instrument, such as a contract, statute, or constitution, that is often divided into sections.

Adaptation

Copyright owners have the right to make an adaptation of their work or to allow others to adapt or modify their work. There are no provisions or exceptions in the Copyright Act that cover adapting or modifying material.

Registrar

A registrar is an official keeper of records made in a register.

Monopoly

The exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service.

Cross-Licensing

Cross-licensing gives one party a license to use (patented or copyrighted material) in return for a similar license.

Biennial

Means an event lasting for two years or occurring every two years.


Convention

An agreement between states covering particular matters, especially one less formal than a treaty.

Convention country

A Convention country is a nation that has ratified and brought into force the Hague Adoption Convention, and is a party to or member of that Convention with the U.S. for adoption procedures.

Certification mark

A certification mark is a type of trademark used to show consumers that particular goods and/or services, or their providers, have met certain standards.

Novelty

The quality of being new, original, or unusual.

Article

An article in law is a separate and distinct part of a written instrument, such as a contract, statute, or constitution, that is often divided into sections.

Adaptation

Copyright owners have the right to make an adaptation of their work or to allow others to adapt or modify their work. There are no provisions or exceptions in the Copyright Act that cover adapting or modifying material.

Registrar

A registrar is an official keeper of records made in a register.

Monopoly

The exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service.

Cross-Licensing

Cross-licensing gives one party a license to use (patented or copyrighted material) in return for a similar license.

Biennial

Means an event lasting for two years or occurring every two years.

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