Intellectual Property

Clear, practical legal support
for Intellectual Property

In today’s digital landscape, intellectual property is a key driver of business differentiation. We’re committed to delivering clear, practical advice that empowers our clients to maximise the value of their IP assets

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We have extensive experience in advising on all types of intellectual property. We can advise upon exploitation of intellectual property including licences, registration and portfolio management alongside providing advice to clients upon infringement and intellectual property disputes.

What types of intellectual property do we advise upon?

We advise upon all intellectual property rights including copyright, trade marks and design rights.

What is exploitation of intellectual property?

This is making your intellectual property work for you. It usually involves selling or licensing intellectual property for economic gain. We commonly advise upon licences and other agreements that enable clients to receive economic benefit for their work.

Advice on infringement

We provide advice and guidance to clients that have experienced an intellectual property infringement or those accused of infringing intellectual property. We work with clients to provide initial advice and agree a strategy to approach the infringement.

How we can help you manage your intellectual property?

We provide simple, easy to understand advice that is practical and commercial. We understand the value of intellectual property and its potential for clients and therefore seek to understand your objectives and goals to inform our advice and approach.

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FAQ Topics

How can I establish ownership of intellectual property?

Ownership of intellectual property can be a tricky area to navigate, depending upon how intellectual property was created and whether any agreements were in place. We provide expert advice upon ownership which is often the first step in seeking to monetise intellectual property.

Does intellectual property have to be registered?

In short, no. Whilst there are registers that offer protection and evidence of ownership such as the trade mark register many intellectual property rights are automatic, such as copyright. Understanding these rights and how they occur is key.

What is intellectual property enforcement?

This is protecting your intellectual property from infringement and preventing others from seeking to gain from your intellectual property. Most infringement cases are resolved without the need for Court proceedings but occasionally a dispute arises that needs input from the Courts. We can advise upon enforcement and strategies for enforcement along with defences if you have been accused of infringement.