Material Transfer Agreement: Also called an "MTA", is used when an inventor wants to share either patented or unpatented innovations with an academic colleague who wishes to utilize it for research purposes.
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Material Recipient: Any entity that takes delivery of Tangible Research Property in accordance with a Material Transfer Agreement.
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Material Alteration: Amending the drawing of a trademark to the point that it no longer creates the impression of being essentially the same as the trademark in your trademark application or registration. Amendments that materially alter the trademark are usually not allowed at any point after the application is submitted.
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MARS: Machine-Assisted Reference Section.
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Markman Hearing: A hearing to determine the meaning and scope of patent claims, often used in patent infringement cases.
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Madrid Protocol Basis: Legal basis that allows trademark owners to use the Madrid International Trademark System to apply for a U.S. registration. This system allows trademark owners to register and manage trademarks worldwide. This filing basis is also called Section 66(a).
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Machine-Readable Recordable Medium Patents: Patents related to technology that allows computer programs or data to be stored on physical media like CDs or DVDs.
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Loan Or Credit Agreement: A legally binding contract between a borrower and a lender that outlines the terms and conditions for borrowing money, including the loan amount, interest rates, payment schedule, repayment terms, fees, and consequences of default. Also known as a lending agreement, financing agreement, or credit agreement, it regulates the mutual promises and obligations made by each party and serves as the legal framework for the lending relationship.
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Live Application or Registration (Trademarks): Active application or registration, which can be used to bar registration of a trademark in a new application if the trademarks conflict.
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Litigation: A lawsuit or the process of carrying one out.
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LIE: Legal instruments examiner is a position classification for USPTO employees charged with docketing cases and other administrative processing that support the workflow and examination of applications.
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Licensing of Intellectual Property: The process of granting permission for another party to use intellectual property under specified terms and conditions.
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Licensing: The mechanism to develop Intellectual Property and make it available for public use while generating revenue.
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Licensee: The purchaser or acquirer of license rights to a piece of Intellectual Property.
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License Issue Fee: Consideration given as an initial lump payment to the licensor.
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Legally Abandoned Patent: A patent application that has been abandoned due to failure to respond to a USPTO office action or other non-compliance.
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Leading Trademark Registration Firms: Companies that specialize in assisting clients with registering trademarks, providing services such as trademark searches and filing applications.
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Lawyer: An attorney licensed to practice law who is qualified to represent clients in legal matters before courts and administrative agencies.
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Language Restriction (Patent Applications): Restrictions on language usage in patent applications, such as the requirement to use English or provide translations.
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Label Requirement for Trademarks: The requirement that a trademark should be displayed with appropriate symbols or words indicating its status as a registered trademark.
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