protect
verb (used with object)
to defend or guard from attack, invasion, loss, annoyance, insult, etc.; cover or shield from injury or danger.
protectable
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a word derived from
protect.
Example Sentences
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"The court finds that a musical style, defined by plaintiffs as 'pop with a disco feel,' and a musical function, defined by plaintiffs to include 'entertainment and dancing,' cannot possibly be protectable," the judge wrote.
From BBC ● Mar. 28, 2025
While the lawsuit goes to great lengths to show the ways in which “Lorcana” resembles the as-yet-unreleased Upper Deck title, game mechanics, generally, are not protectable by copyright law.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2023
Laura Lombardi, senior assistant attorney general, argued Tuesday that Smart “has no protectable constitutional interest in receiving commutation of her sentence” and that the case should not be before the court.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 14, 2023
Chhabria also found that Cub Club didn't have protectable trademark rights for its emoji.
From Reuters ● Feb. 17, 2022
J. Ingraham, 18 St. R. 278 "Sleuth" as a dictionary word not protectable, 262 1888 Munro v.
From Copyright: Its History and Its Law by Richard Rogers Bowker
