Definitions for intellectual property and brand protection terminology.
A product made to imitate a genuine branded product without authorization, typically of inferior quality.
The trade of goods through distribution channels that are legal but unofficial, unauthorized, or unintended by the manufacturer.
A legal request under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act to remove infringing content from online platforms.
Minimum Advertised Price policy that sets the lowest price at which a retailer may advertise a product.
Registering domain names that are misspellings of popular brands to deceive users or profit from type-in traffic.
The visual appearance and overall commercial image of a product or its packaging that indicates its source.
A formal letter demanding that an individual or entity stop alleged illegal or infringing activity.
The collection of intellectual property rights owned by a company, including trademarks, patents, and copyrights.