Doctrine Of Equivalents A form of patent infringement that occurs when an invention performs substantially the same function in substantially the same manner and obtains the same result as a patented invention.
Doctrine definition:
A rule or principle or the law established through the repeated application of legal precedents.
A rule or principle of the law established through the repeated application of legal precedents.
Doctrine of Equivalents: One literally infringes a claim where every element of the claim is expressly satisfied by a device, process, or composition of matter.
DOCTRINE OF EQUIVALENTS - Patent. 1. The accused product, process, apparatus, or composition: a. has substantially the same overall function, b. operates in substantially the same way, and c.
(n) Doctrine of Attractive nuisance holds a person liable for the loss or suffering caused to a child, by making or causing to make a situation or event which may attract a child consequently leading to an accident, loss or damages. Eg.
The doctrine that imposes affirmative responsibilities on a broadcaster to provide coverage of issues of public importance that is adequate and fairly reflects differing viewpoints.
Fairness Doctrine
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The Salisbury Doctrine, or "Convention" as it is sometimes called, emerged from the working arrangements reached during the Labour Government of 1945-51, when the fifth Marquess of Salisbury was the Leader of the Conservative Opposition in the Lords.
Mitigation of Damages or Doctrine of Avoidable Consequences: Imposes a duty on victims of a tort to take reasonable steps to minimize their damages after an injury has been inflicted.
Doctrine: A belief; a tenet; a government policy, such as the Doctrine that all people are created equal.
Donee: Someone who receives a gift; a person who is granted with a power of appointment.
Doctrine:
A rule or principle or the law established through the repeated application of legal precedents.
doctrine
A framework, set of rules, procedural steps, or test, often established through precedent (q.v.) in the common law (q.v.), through which judgments can be determined in a given legal case.
See common law.
Castle Doctrine
The castle doctrine simply creates a presumption that one has acted in self defense.
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Per se doctrine - Under this doctrine an activity such as price fixing can be declared as a violation of the antitrust laws without necessity of a court inquiring into the reasonableness of the activity.
rescue doctrine
n. the rule of law that if a rescuer of a person hurt or put in peril due to the negligence or intentional wrongdoing of another (the tortfeasor) is injured in the process of the rescue, ...
no-duty doctrine : a doctrine in tort law: a defendant cannot be held liable for an injury if no duty is owed to the plaintiff ;specif : a doctrine holding that a person in possession of property is under no duty to ...
Doctrine
Definition - Noun
: a principle established through judicial decisions
compare law precedent
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doctrine of equivalents
a judicially created theory for finding patent infringement when the accused process or product falls outside the literal scope of the patent claims.
A doctrine that prevents a defendant from re-litigating an issue after it has been lost.
The doctrine of ademption by satisfaction provides for the situation in which a testator decides to change the timing of a gift in order to permit the beneficiary to enjoy the benefits of the gift before the testator's death.
The doctrine under which the court protects the interests of a juvenile.
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the doctrine that applies the laws of the country of the ship's flag if there is a conflict of laws. Vessels often operate in international waters and it may sometimes be difficult to tell which country's laws apply to an accident or dispute.
The doctrine of maintenance and cure is rooted in the Article VI of the Rules of Oleron promulgated in about 1160 A.D.
Alford Doctrine: A plea in a criminal case in which the defendant does not admit guilt, but agrees that the state has enough evidence against him or her to get a conviction. Allows the defendant to enter into a plea bargain with the state.
The doctrine of tacking seems to have been acknowledged in the civil law, Code, 8, 27, 1; but see Dig. 13, 7, 8; and see 7 Toull. 110. But this tacking could not take place to the injury of intermediate encumbrancers. Story on Eq.
A legal doctrine that prevents a plaintiff who has acted unethically in relation to a lawsuit from winning the suit or from recovering as much money as she would have if she had behaved honorably.
Cy Pres Doctrine
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Plain View Doctrine - The doctrine that permits a law enforcement officer to lawfully seize incriminating evidence not specifically sought but readily visible in the course of a valid search.
clean hands doctrine - Under this doctrine, equity will not grant relief to a party, who, as actor, seeks to set judicial machinery in motion and obtain some remedy, ...
An official court record book listing all the cases before the court and which may also note the status or action required for each case.
Doctrine
A rule or principle of the law established through the repeated application of legal precedents.
LACHES
A legal doctrine whereby those who take too long to assert a legal right, lose their entitlement to compensation. When you claim that a person's legal suit against you is not valid because of this, you would call it "estoppels by laches".
Stare decisis - The doctrine that courts will follow principles of law laid down in previous cases. Similar to precedent.
Clean Hands The doctrine of "clean hands" applies to cases where one party seeks to persuade the court to exercise its equitable discretion, so the court looks to see if either party has dirty hands, e.g.
Laches: Doctrine whereby those who delay too long in asserting an equitable right lose their entitlement to bring an action.
No system of doctrine and observance, no manuals containing authoritative rules of morality, were ever transmitted in documentary form. In conduct they shrank from formulae.
A legal doctrine that bars (stops) a person (or other entity, such as an administrative agency) from having a legal right based on the person's prior act or conduct.
Attractive Nuisance Doctrine
A legal doctrine which makes a person negligent for leaving a piece of equipment or other condition on property which would be both attractive and dangerous to curious children.
The system of doctrines and precepts taught by Christ; the religion founded by Christ. Christianity is said to be part of the common law.
Contributory Negligence: A legal doctrine that says if the plaintiff in a civil action for negligence also was negligent, he or she cannot recover damages from the defendant for the defendant's negligence.
Definition: The doctrine under which one cannot recover for personal injury when one's own negligence contributed to the cause of the injury. This doctrine has by and large been replaced with the doctrine of comparative negligence.
forum non conveniens: a judge-made doctrine pertaining to venue, allowing a court to refuse to hear a case even if jurisdiction and venue requirements are met. This concept has been largely superseded in the federal courts by statute, 28 U.S.C.
stare decisis - The doctrine that, when a court has once laid down a principle of law applicable to a certain set of facts, it will adhere to that principle and apply it to future cases where the facts are substantially the same.
unjust enrichment, doctrine of - The principle that one person should not be permitted to unjustly enrich himself at the expense of another, but should be required to make restitution for the property or benefit received.
Parens Patriae: A doctrine whereby the state takes jurisdiction over a minor living within its border. It is the basis for deciding what state will assume jurisdiction in a child custody case.
sovereign immunityThe doctrine that you can't sue the government.
specific performanceWhen money damages would be not pay for the breach of a contract, the contractor will be compelled to do specifically what the contract called for.
Joint and several liability - A legal doctrine that makes each of the parties who are responsible for an injury, liable for all the damages awarded in a lawsuit if the other parties responsible cannot pay.
governmental immunity
n. the doctrine from English common law that no governmental body...
grace period
n. a time stated in a contract in which a late payment or perform...
Assumption of risk - A doctrine under which a person may not recover for an injury received when he has voluntarily exposed himself to a known danger.
Sovereign Immunity - The doctrine that the government, state or federal, is immune to lawsuit unless it give its consent.
RES JUDICATA
A thing decided
A common law doctrine holding that an adjudicated matter cannot be litigated again by another court.
In the past companies could avoid activities which fell outside their express powers as shown in the Memorandum (the "ultra vires" doctrine). This rule no longer applies, at least for third parties dealing with the company.
Synonymous to the USA doctrine of "eminent domain". Express trust A trust which is clearly created by the settlor, usually in the form of a document (eg. a will), although they can be oral.
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