👉 Discounsel is a legal term that refers to a lawyer who represents clients in disputes involving intellectual property rights or other proprietary matters. In this context, a "discounsel" refers to an attorney who acts as a neutral third-party mediator between two parties involved in a dispute over intellectual property rights and/or other proprietary issues. They are typically hired by the disputing parties to facilitate a discussion and resolution of their disputes without the need for adversarial litigation or court proceedings.