Intellectual Property

"The firm is absolutely great: organised, punctual and supportive "

- Chambers UK, 2012 

IP pervades all business but is strongest in technology and brand-led environments. It can be your competitive edge or a part of your business asset. It must be controlled to achieve best value from it and can be tactically used as a revenue source and market guardian.

Our Intellectual Property team provides a full service from audits and clearance searching, research and development arrangements to strategic multi-jurisdictional advice on intellectual property rights and effective protection. We also advise on exploitation and distribution channels and subsequent enforcement.

Our specialists advice on patents, copyright, design rights, registered trade marks, passing off and unfair competition. We are also experienced in advising on database rights, breach of confidentiality and related competition and dispute resolution. We engage directly with our client's legal and technical teams to understand their commercial agenda.