Protection Period
Type: noun
Pronunciation: /pro-tek-shun-pee-ree-odd/
Also spelled or known as: Copyright Term
Related: Copyright
What does Protection Period mean? The period during which copyright or related rights are legally protected.
The Protection Period defines how long copyrights, trademarks, patents, or related rights remain protected under law before entering the public domain.
Protection periods vary by jurisdiction, territory, and type of intellectual property.
Protection Period synonyms: Copyright Term, Term of Protection, Legal Protection Period
Example sentence: “The work entered the public domain after the protection period expired.”
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