independent development

independent development. Intellectual property. A defense against an industrial-espionage charge wherein the user shows that the property was independently discovered or conceived. • Trademarks, symbols, inventions, and other types of intellectual property are all subject to independent development. — Also termed independent conception.

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法律翻译Jane，毕业于欧洲顶尖的高级翻译学院，专注翻译各类与私募及对冲基金设立有关的法律文件。