civil law. This word is used in the first chapter, first section, of the second Novel, and signifies an ordinance of the senate. … [Read more...] about DOGMA
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DOCTRINE OF EQUIVALENTS
Patent law a new patent may be in violation of an existing patent if the invention provides virtually the same results by working in almost the same way. … [Read more...] about DOCTRINE OF EQUIVALENTS
DOING
The formal word by which services were reserved and expressed in old conveyances; as "rendering" (reddendo) was expressive of rent. Perk, c 10, H 625, 635, 638. … [Read more...] about DOING
DOCUMENT
To write down, to record with physical evidence, to make physical notation of a fact occurring. An instrument on which is recorded, by means of letters, figures, or marks, matter which may be evidentially used. In this sense the term "document" applies to writings; to words printed, lithographed, or photographed; to seals, plates, or stones on which inscriptions are cut or … [Read more...] about DOCUMENT
DOING BUSINESS
Conducting business activities or sufficiently to presume that a person or entity should be charged to be under a jurisdiction. For example, a company that sends mass email to the residents of another state may be considered to be doing business in that foreign state and thus be under the jurisdiction of that state should a resident sue that company in state court. … [Read more...] about DOING BUSINESS