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Simple English definitions for legal terms

implied license

Read a random definition: United States v. Windsor (2013)

A quick definition of implied license:

An implied license is like getting permission to do something without actually asking for it. It happens when someone allows you to use their property in a way that would normally be against the law, like hunting on their land. Even though there's no written agreement, the owner's behavior shows that they're okay with you doing it. This kind of license doesn't cost anything and can be taken away at any time.

A more thorough explanation:

An implied license is a permission, usually revocable, to perform an act that would otherwise be illegal. It arises from the conduct of the property owner regarding another person's use of the property, even though the owner has not expressly consented to the property's use. In a patent context, the circumstances surrounding the conduct give rise to an affirmative grant of consent or permission to infringe a patent's claims.

For example, if a patentee encourages the manufacture of infringing products, it may constitute an implied license to use the patent. Another example is when a patentee authorizes the sale or express grant of a license to a buyer, who then resells the license to a third party; the third party is the patentee's implied licensee.

Overall, an implied license is a royalty-free license that arises from the conduct of the property owner, even though there is no express consent to the property's use.

implied intent | implied license by acquiescence

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13:10
is it more LSAT or grades, I haven't gotten a c but will one C ruin my chances of going?
13:10
Trying to get in UC Law School after undergrad
@UnevenInstinctiveSeal: Don't give up yet, they are still doing interviews (I have mine tomorrow)
Thanks! But considering my interview was over 3 months ago and I applied 5 months ago, it's hard to be hopeful. I'm expecting a WL/R I just don't know why I keep missing those waves.
[] c0bra1
13:21
@Bobcat4life: i have a gpa in that range with 1 C because of certain circumstances but i would recommend getting it up as much as possible
[] c0bra1
13:21
i had a lot of medical issues one year and explained that
13:25
How lenient would Law Schools be with medical issues like ADHD?
eggan
13:26
cornell WL -> R :(
13:26
I performed mediocre first semester im looking at 3 As and maybe a b and a B+ this semester
13:27
Do your minors reflect well on Law School applications anyone?
13:27
and certificates?
little to no effect
13:29
Hey bobcat, take a deep breath. There isn't any reason to stress yourself out if you have three more years of school left. Try your best to get good grades, study hard for the LSAT and that is 90% of the game. during your next few years get close with a couple professors who can write you a LOR and if possible, do some sort of publishing whether that be a senior thesis or for some research. But there is no reason to stress so much right now.
[] c0bra1
13:32
trying to do your best or even a little less than your best is the way to go. sometimes you will work really hard and exhaust yourself trying to get a good result. 3 years is a long while!
13:35
poor bobcat
13:36
fr fr, I am worried they might have a heart attack over their keyboard
Mostlylegal
13:40
Prioritize your gpa.
but also, dont forget to have fun
[] c0bra1
13:56
or do something youre interested in lol
MrThickRopes
14:03
WAVES TD?
Mostlylegal
14:08
SO MANY WAVES TODAY
Mostlylegal
14:08
jk prob tmrew
when UT Knoxville says app reviewed- pending decision after being under review, is the decision coming like soon or could be another week? any insight ?
What do ya'll think about founding your own university and then issuing yourself an honorary degree and submitting it to LSAC? Is that misconduct or not
14:37
that’s mad good to hear, i’ve been emailing back and forth with a few faculty members just about clinicals and stuff hoping my thirstiness for their school will make up for my medians
14:37
washU*^
i wanna get linkedin premium so i know who stalking me
14:41
anyone got any good safety schools for me. Applying next cycle. 164 LSAT and 3.7 gpa (form my school, not LSAC(
@wickedclam Depends on what you want to concentrate on but rank 30-50 are safe for you
llama
14:47
@RegularReflectiveSkater: Went to Trump U, 4.5gpa high honors class of '23. ama
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