MisuseUsing a patent right inappropriately, for example, for forcing a license to purchase a prodict that is not covered by the claims of the patent.
MiTEASMadrid International Trademark Electronic Application Submission
Mitigating circumstancesThose which do not constitute a justification or excuse for an offense but which may be considered as reasons for reducing the degree of blame.
MitigationTerm usually used to refer to various changes or improvements made in a home; for instance, to reduce the average level of radon.
Mobile Computer Terminal (MCT)A fully-functional computer terminal (example: laptop) either permanently mounted or removable and containing its own central processing unit (CPU).
Mobile Data Computers/LaptopsMobile Data Computers (MDCs) are one of the most commonly funded items under the MORE program.
Mobile Data TerminalsMobile Data Terminals (MDTs) are also commonly funded under the MORE program. An MOT is a "dumb" computer terminal mounted in a vehicle that is linked via…
ModemA device that allows a computer system to transmit data over telephone or cable lines.
Money JudgmentA judgment directing the payment of a sum of money.
MonochromeDisplays capable of only two colors, usually black and white, or black and green.
MootA moot case or a moot point is one not subject to a judicial determination because it involves an abstract question or a controversy that has not yet…
MORE RetentionSupport personnel, as well as the redeployment resulting from equipment, technology, and/or support personnel, must be maintained and tracked for at least…
morning businessRoutine business that is supposed to occur during the first two hours of a new legislative day.
MosaicA web browser popular before the introduction of Netscape and Internet Explorer.
MotionA formal, written request filed with the court. Motions are made in court all the time for many purposes: to continue (postpone) a trial to a later date…
Motion for judgment of acquittalThe court, on motion of a defendant or on its own motion, must order the entry of a judgment of acquittal if the evidence on a given charge is…
Motion for new trialThe Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure allow the defendant to file a motion for a new trial within seven days of a verdict or finding of guilt by a judge.
Motion inLimine A motion made prior to trial by counsel or the pro se litigant requesting that information which might be prejudicial not be allowed in a case.
Motion to DismissA motion by the defendant, prior to trial or during trial, to dismiss the case due to claimed defects or flaws in the plaintiff’s pleadings or based on…
motion to lift the automatic stayA request by a creditor to allow the creditor to take action against the debtor or the debtor's property that would otherwise be prohibited by the…
motion to proceed to considerA motion, usually offered by the Majority Leader to bring a bill or other measure up for consideration.
Motion to QuashThis is the request of a tenant that the Court quash, or stop, the writ, usually temporarily until a court hearing on whether or not the tenant has a good…
Mount/MountingThe process of making off-line data available for on-line processing. For example, placing a magnetic tape in a drive and setting up the software to…
MPEG-1 & -2Two different standards for full motion video to digital compression/decompression techniques advanced by the Moving Pictures Experts Group.
MTTR (Mean Time To Repair)Average time to repair. The higher the number, the more costly and difficult to fix.
MultimediaThe combined use of different media; integrated video, audio, text and data graphics in digital form.
Multiple Dependent Claima dependent claim which further limits and refers back in the alternative to more than one preceding independent or dependent claim.
MultisynchAnalog video monitors which can receive a wide range of display resolutions, usually including TV (NTSC).