Intellectual Property Communication Best Practices

These flashcards cover key concepts related to communication best practices in the context of intellectual property law.

Infringement

A legal conclusion or opinion related to the violation of intellectual property rights.

Privileged Communication

A confidential exchange between an attorney and a client for the purpose of seeking or providing legal advice.

Best Practices in Communication

Guidelines for effective communication, emphasizing factual content and minimizing opinions.

Superlative Descriptions

Overly exaggerated statements that should be avoided in professional communication.

Outside Counsel

An attorney not employed by the organization, hired to provide legal advice and expertise.

Inside Counsel

An attorney employed within the organization to handle legal matters.

Dual-purpose Communications

Communications intended for both legal and non-legal advice, which might complicate privilege.

Document Work Products

Documents created in anticipation of litigation that may be protected from disclosure.

Email Etiquette for Legal Communication

Best practices to ensure legal correspondence is marked and handled appropriately to maintain privilege.

Expectation of Privacy in Emails

Assuming confidentiality when using the company email system, which might not always apply.