Markush Claim
Covers a chemical compound with symbols replacing certain chemical groups. …
Marriage Contract First
An aphorism used to remind people of the necessity of …
MAS Schedule(s)
See GSA Schedules.
Maskwork
Refers to Semiconductor Chip Topography Protection, a widely adopted form …
Material
In simple terms ‘material’ as an adjective means important. In …
Material Adverse Change
Public company (and other business) acquisitions can take a protracted …
Material Misstatement
U.S. securities law term describing false or inaccurate statements, or …
Maximalist Negotiator, Negotiating Position
Refers to someone who takes an extreme initial position in …
MCP
See Multi-Chip-Package.
Means-Plus-Function Claim
A claim, which contains elements written in terms of “means …
Mechanical Royalties
Refers to royalties for mechanical recordings, i.e., records, tapes, and …
Mediation
A usually non-binding form of dispute resolution where a neutral …
Memorandum of Understanding
See MOU.
Memory Footprint
The memory available in most computers is not infinite and …
Merchandising (Merchandizing) Rights
Usually refers to the right to manufacture, sell, and distribute …