See Also: dacryostenosis(medicine)
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Prior Rights (law)




Trademark rights owned by one party for a given mark prior, and which were established prior to the time a second party gains trademark rights in that same or a similar mark. In the U.S. the party who is the first to use a mark in commerce has the prior right to the mark, and as such can exclude all subsequent uses of the mark in the same geographic territory. However, in most Other countries in the world, trademark rights are prioritized based on the first party to register a mark.





dacryostenosis (medicine)


dacryostenosis
<ophthalmology> A blocked nasolacrimal duct which normally carries tears from the eyes to the nose.

Commonly seen in infants, but usually resolves spontaneously by age 2-3. In adults blockage can occur from chronic sinusitis or trauma. A gentle massage of the lacrimal gland 2-3 times a day for several months may reopen the tear duct.