We recognise the importance of the monetisation of clients' intellectual property. The prominence of high value consumer brands, content and information technology leaves many businesses affected by the reach of intellectual property and the issues which arise.
We cover the creation, protection, acquisition/disposal, exploitation and enforcement of intellectual property (IP) rights from both a commercial and contentious perspective. On the sale of an IP based business, we provide specialist transactional support.
Our expertise includes investigating and reporting on chains of title, the licensing and sale of IP, risk assessment, litigation and IP strategy including worldwide registration of trade marks. We work together with our clients to advise on the role the fast moving and complex world of IP has to play in their businesses.
Our advice is designed to represent both financial and commercial value. We want our clients to use their IP as a way to reach their business targets and also to see a return on investment – whether acting in a commercial or contentious matter. We advise on all areas of IP: copyright, trade marks, designs, moral rights, format rights and patents.