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Fair Use of Copyrighted Material in Massachusetts
Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts
Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts Inventors
Patents are entirely federal — granted by the USPTO and litigated in federal district court. Massachusetts infringement actions are filed in U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts.
