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Fair Use of Copyrighted Material in Maryland
Maryland creators using copyrighted material need fair-use analysis — four-factor test (purpose, nature, amount, market effect) determines whether use is lawful without permission.
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Trade Secret Protection in Maryland
Maryland trade secrets are protected under both state Uniform Trade Secrets Act (UTSA) and federal Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA, 2016). No registration required — but reasonable secrecy efforts are.
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Patents Overview for Maryland Inventors
Patents are entirely federal — granted by the USPTO and litigated in federal district court. Maryland infringement actions are filed in U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland.
