Intellectual property (IP) is a category of property that includes intangible creations: brands, logos, written and artistic works, designs, software and confidential know-how. For many businesses it is the most valuable thing they own, and it is worth protecting properly.
We provide a range of services relating to the registration and protection of intellectual property.
Trade marks
- Advising on whether a name or logo can be registered, and searching for conflicting marks
- Registering trade marks in the United Kingdom and coordinating registration abroad
- Protecting and enforcing registered marks, including oppositions, letters before action and infringement proceedings
- Passing off claims where a mark is unregistered
Copyright
- Advising on the scope of copyright protection and on ownership, including works created by employees and contractors
- Licences and assignments of copyright
- Enforcement action for infringement, including take-down requests and court proceedings
Confidential information and know-how
- Non-disclosure agreements and confidentiality provisions in contracts
- Action to restrain the misuse of confidential information, including by former employees (see post-termination restrictions)