Across
- 1. Agreeing to the terms of an offer, making a contract.
- 3. Works or information freely available for public use, not protected by intellectual property laws.
- 4. Being legally responsible for one's actions, with potential consequences for negligence or breach of duty.
- 8. Breaking a legal obligation, usually by not fulfilling the terms of a contract.
- 11. A unique symbol, logo, word, or phrase that identifies and sets apart a company's products or services.
- 12. Introducing new ideas, products, or methods, often leading to the creation of intellectual property.
- 13. Exclusive rights granted to an inventor for a new and useful invention.
- 16. A legal agreement giving permission to use intellectual property with specific conditions.
- 18. The legal obligation to act in the best interest of another person, often based on trust and responsibility.
- 19. Creations of the mind like inventions, art, designs, or symbols protected by law.
- 21. Expected level of skill and competence in a professional field, often used for legal assessments of performance.
- 22. Legally allowed limited use of copyrighted material without permission for purposes like criticism, news reporting, or research.
Down
- 2. Following laws and industry rules to make sure business practices and advice meet legal standards.
- 5. Unauthorized use or reproduction of intellectual property, violating exclusive rights.
- 6. Keeping client information private to maintain trust in the advisor-client relationship.
- 7. The organized process of identifying, evaluating, and minimizing potential risks to protect clients' financial well-being.
- 9. Actively representing and protecting a client's interests in decision-making.
- 10. Imitating or reproducing goods to deceive consumers, violating trademark and copyright laws.
- 14. Something valuable exchanged between parties, like money or services, forming the basis of a contract.
- 15. Thorough research or investigation before making business decisions to minimize risks.
- 17. Revealing relevant information to clients for transparency about conflicts of interest, risks, and other details.
- 20. A proposal from one person to another to make a legal agreement.
