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Permission granted by an owner allowing another person or organisation to use their protected work.
Illegally copying and sharing protected films, music or software with others, usually on a large scale.
A scheme in which an owner allows their work to be used free of charge under stated conditions.
People who illegally use another company's brand or logo to produce and sell similar goods.
Using another's protected work or brand without permission, which can lead to legal action or fines.
The right to control how an original creative work is used, held by the creator or current owner.
Legal protection for a new, innovative invention that gives the creator exclusive rights to use and sell it.
A sign, logo or symbol that identifies a company and gives it legal rights over its brand name.
The state of a work once its protection has ended, when anyone may legally use it.
Creative work such as a design or invention that belongs to its creator and is protected by law.
The process of applying to protect a company's sign or symbol, which must be renewed every ten years.
Presenting another person's work or ideas as your own without saying where they came from.
Limited use of another person's work allowed for private study, research, criticism or education without permission.
A statement that acknowledges the original creator of a work when it is used by someone else.