Parallel Imports
Refers to the resale of goods legally sold pursuant to …
Parallel Patent, Trademark
Refers to essentially the same patent or trademark in another …
Parens Patriae, in, (parens patriæ)
The United States Congress, pursuant to 15 U.S.C. §15(c), known …
Parent Company Guarantee
A guarantee from a parent company that certain obligations of …
Pari-Passu
Literally means at an equal rate or pace. The term …
Parking-Lot Briefing
A last minute briefing just outside a customer or counter …
Parkinson’s Law
See New Headquarters/Office Syndrome, Shiny.
Parody
See Fair-Use.
Parol Evidence Rule
Evidentiary rule in common law countries (e.g., U.S., U.K., Ireland, …
Part 20 claim
The Civil Procedure Rules for England & Wales use the term …