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Intellectual Property
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Intellectual Property

The smell of a product can be trademarked. elaborate

In some areas, building permits can be denied for seemingly trivial reasons, like the wrong color paint on a mailbox, if it violates a local ordinance. elaborate

Roe v Wade
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Roe v Wade

The case name, *Roe v. Wade*, is a pseudonym; "Jane Roe" was the plaintiff, Norma McCorvey, who later became a vocal opponent of abortion rights. elaborate

In some states, it's legal to own a venomous snake, but you might need a special permit and liability insurance. elaborate

Legal Research
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Legal Research

Many legal research databases use proprietary algorithms and indexing methods, meaning the results you get can vary significantly depending on the database used. elaborate

International Law
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International Law

There's no universally agreed-upon "world court" with compulsory jurisdiction to settle all international disputes. Countries can choose whether or not to participate in international court proceedings. elaborate

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