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Is the word 'wiki' copyrighted or patented in any way or is it just the generic term for user-added Web content?
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∙ 14y ago
The term "wiki" is not patented or copyrighted. It is a general term for a kind of website that can be quickly edited by its users. "Wiki wiki" is the term for "quick" in the Hawaiian language.
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Is the word 'wiki' copyrighted or patented in any way or is it just the generic term for user added Web content?
The term "wiki" is not patented or copyrighted. It is a general term for a kind of website that can be quickly edited by its users. "Wiki wiki" is the term for "quick" in the Hawaiian language.
Why are generic drugs not as expensive as the patented drugs?
Generic drugs are not as expensive as the patented drugs because they are not under patent protection. The manufacturers of generic drugs do not have to pay for the research and development costs that the manufacturers of patented drugs do. Generic drugmakers also don't have to worry about recouping those costs through high prices. 24healthgoods
When was the kitchen table patented?
Generic kitchen tables are not patented, nor can they be. Almost any relatively large flat surface in a kitchen can act as a kitchen table.
What type of products does Acme markets procide?
Acme is a generic name that can be used by any businesses. Thus, any product can be sold by a company named 'acme' as it is a generic name not copyrighted.
What are some divisions in the pharmaceutical industry?
The ethical drug segment of the industry is further subdivided into "patented" and "generic" prescription drugs.
Are green plastic army men copyrighted or can they be reproduced freely?
Green plastic army men are typically considered generic and not subject to copyright protection. However, the specific design or branding of a particular set of toy army men may be copyrighted. It is important to avoid copying any unique elements of a copyrighted army men design if you plan to reproduce them.
What is the other commercial name for torx head since torx is patented?
The popular generic name for a torx screw is a star head; the official name as assigned by ISO is hexolobular internal.
When did generic drugs gain acceptance?
Generics, markedly cheaper therapeutic and chemical equivalents of prescription patented medicines, went into production once the patent protection on a prescription drug expired.
How do you protect parts catalog?
You can enforce of trademark the name of the catalog (unless it is generic or descriptive) and register the copyright as a publication, possibly as a serial. Mention in the catalog that it is copyrighted and the name is a trademark, and that unauthorized copying or distribution is not allowed.
When will there be a generic Fondaparinux?
In the US, a drug patent lasts twenty years, if patented after 1995 (17years prior). New drugs usually have multiple patients covering numerous aspects of the agent and the manufacturing process. Generics can be introduced after the patent expires. However, the drug companies apply for the patent when the drug is discovered, then it has to be studied to prove safety and efficacy before the drug reaches the market (5-10years) A generic version typically appears 7-10 years after the patented version. Originators typically sue generic companies over a number of years to protect their patents. Originators also have been granted patent extensions under special circumstances.
Is there an generic for fentanyl?
Fentanyl is a generic drug.
Is the sans-serif a copyrighted font?
No, sans serif is a generic description of a font without any serifs. The Web site that you're reading is probably in a sans serif font, while when you read a newspaper, you're probably reading a serif font.
