intellectual property

Intellectual property is a highly technical and complex area of law. Our specialist legal team has a breadth of experience in resolving contentious intellectual property issues and can advise you on how to enforce your rights.

Intellectual property is now recognised as one of the most valuable assets of any business. If an individual or company is infringing your right or 'passing off' your intellectual property as their own, we can help you to take action. 

Our focus is on avoiding costly litigation wherever possible through alternative dispute means such as negotiation or mediation.  However we will also pursue your case through the Courts when necessary.

You may also be pursued for breach of someone else's intellectual property rights.  If so, we can advise on whether or not there is a case to answer and what you can do to minimise your losses if indeed there has been a breach.

We also advise extensively on the structuring of intellectual property rights.

We handle claims involving:

  • Trademarks
  • Patents
  • Design rights
  • Confidentiality
  • Copyright
  • 'Passing off'