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Simple English definitions for legal terms

pattern similarity

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A quick definition of pattern similarity:

Pattern similarity refers to how similar one thing is to another. This can be important in things like trademarks or copyrighted works, where it's not just about copying exact words or phrases, but also about copying the general ideas or structure. The level of similarity needed to be considered infringement depends on the product and how careful the typical buyer would be in that market. If someone is buying something like candy, they might not be as careful as someone buying a watch, so the level of similarity needed to deceive them would be different.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Pattern similarity refers to the resemblance of one trademark or copyrighted work to another. It is a measure of how closely one work resembles another, either in terms of overall impression or in terms of specific elements.

Example: In the world of intellectual property, pattern similarity is often used to determine whether one work infringes on the rights of another. For example, if a new product is released that looks and functions very similarly to an existing product, it may be considered a pattern similarity infringement. Similarly, if a new logo or trademark is too similar to an existing one, it may be considered an infringement.

Explanation: The examples illustrate how pattern similarity can be used to determine whether one work is too similar to another. In both cases, the question is whether the new work is similar enough to the existing work to cause confusion or deception among consumers. This is determined by looking at the overall impression of the works, as well as specific elements such as design, function, and wording.

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TheMidwestMonger
14:28
I'm terrified with how the world will react to Trump losing
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
14:28
damn, next question: should i eat the cheese that's been in my fridge for 3 weeks?
14:28
im pretty sure the world is gonna rejoice??
14:29
yes it is the key to immortality
TheMidwestMonger
14:29
Sorry, I meant the far right and their reaction lol
I live in alabama if she wins it's gonna be crazy here
14:30
same as last time whine that it was rigged go to court lose every time
good thing im bouncing next year
oh yeah
JumpySubsequentDolphin
14:31
why won’t ASU send my scholly info ☹️
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
14:31
they sent mine about 3 hours after i got the initial acceptance video thing
I just wanna hear back from them
14:31
the adcomm office got there at 10 am took a two hour lunch at 12 and left at 3:30 -- trust me im from the year 2076
lol
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
14:32
lavender, they should usually get back within a month of going complete
okie doke, thank u!
JumpySubsequentDolphin
14:35
@WorthlessAttractiveZombie: good to know! I thought I missed SMTH bc someone told me they got their admissions packet before the video lol
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
14:35
I got school that have me under review for over a month... just hope it puts me in their first wave of As
TackyProudYogurt
14:39
Anyone know if asu releases decisions all at once or if they trickle out throughout the day?
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
14:39
I'm pretty sure it's a trickle because they send you a personalized video too
TackyProudYogurt
14:40
Ah okay so I do need to continue refreshing my email every 10 seconds
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
14:40
I would say potentially. I received my email/video around noon eastern time, and I've seen people get it past 5pm eastern
coolgirl
14:40
Does anyone know if pending decision means I’ll get a response soon? My status changed
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
14:41
oooh which school?
TheMidwestMonger
14:42
^^
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
14:42
@coolgirl: does it say that on the lawhub portal? My one A this cycle it said pending decision on their applicant portal and that they will email me in 24hrs the results.
coolgirl
14:43
FAMU
coolgirl
14:44
I got pending decision a week ago on my portal but haven’t seen any updates since
JumpySubsequentDolphin
14:45
@WorthlessAttractiveZombie: yours was personalized?! mine wasn’t 🙁
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
14:45
That would kill my soul, see other people in that schools specific chat saying the same thing. Maybe they give a decision by mail?
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