sweat of the brow

noun

In intellectual property law, the effort and expense expended by the creator of a protected work, which are entitled to certain protections, even if the work involves little creativity or originality.

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Meanings

nounsweat of the brow (uncountable)
  1. uncountablelawIn intellectual property law, the effort and expense expended by the creator of a protected work, which are entitled to certain protections, even if the work involves little creativity or originality.
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