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Simple English definitions for legal terms

functionality

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A quick definition of functionality:

Functionality: The ability of something to work well and do what it is supposed to do. When something has good functionality, it means it is designed in a way that makes it easy to use and effective. Sometimes, if a design is necessary for something to work properly, it cannot be protected by trademark laws.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Functionality refers to the quality of a product or design that enables it to perform its intended purpose effectively and efficiently.

In the context of trademarks, functionality can refer to a design or feature that is so essential to a product that granting exclusive trademark rights to the first user would hinder competition. For example, if a company creates a new type of screwdriver with a unique handle design that makes it easier to grip and use, they may not be able to trademark that design if it is deemed functional and necessary for the screwdriver to work properly.

Another concept related to functionality is aesthetic functionality. This refers to a design or feature that is necessary for a product to function as intended, and therefore cannot be protected by trademark law. For example, if a company creates a new type of water bottle with a unique shape that allows it to fit in a cup holder, they may not be able to trademark that shape if it is deemed necessary for the bottle to function properly.

Overall, functionality is an important consideration in product design and trademark law, as it can impact a company's ability to protect their intellectual property and compete in the marketplace.

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SEO is big money
2016 pushed the conservative party into populism irreversibly
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19:43
Maybe, but if this is populism, then every election is populist.
19:43
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19:43
Indeed!
19:48
wasp, i think people are hopeful for a gov who at least attempts to care about the common man
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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:55
How does one know if they are UR1 or UR2?
[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
ALSO CONGRATS!
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21:15
Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
21:15
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[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
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