Intellectual Property

Intellectual property can be central to the value, identity and competitive position of a business. We support businesses, founders, creators and other stakeholders with the ownership, protection, use and commercialisation of intellectual property, helping ensure important rights and arrangements are understood and appropriately managed.

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Supporting intellectual property throughout its lifecycle

Intellectual property can arise through brands, technology, content, products, designs and commercial relationships. We look at the wider context in which those rights are created, owned and used, helping identify what matters, establish appropriate arrangements and address issues as businesses and opportunities develop.

Identify what matters

We help identify the intellectual property relevant to the business, project or transaction, considering how it has been created, who owns it, how it is used and where greater clarity or protection may be required.

Establish clear arrangements

We support the agreements, documentation and practical arrangements around intellectual property, helping clarify ownership, permitted use, responsibilities and commercial terms between the parties involved.

Protect and develop value

As businesses, brands and opportunities develop, we help consider how intellectual property can be protected, managed and commercially used, coordinating with specialist advisers where registration, enforcement or other specialist input is required.

Our Intellectual Property Capabilities

From establishing ownership and protecting important rights to licensing, commercialisation and transactions, we provide practical support across the lifecycle of intellectual property.

IP Ownership & Rights

Supporting matters involving the creation, ownership and control of intellectual property, including arrangements between founders, businesses, employees, contractors and other parties.

Trade Marks & Brand Protection

Supporting businesses with trade mark and brand protection matters, including preliminary considerations, portfolio organisation and coordination with specialist trade mark professionals where required.

Copyright & Creative Rights

Supporting matters involving copyright, content and other creative rights, including ownership, permitted use, commercial arrangements and issues arising from third-party material.

Technology, Software & Digital IP

Supporting intellectual property matters involving software, technology, digital products and other technology-related assets, including ownership, development and commercial use.

Licensing & Commercialisation

Supporting licensing, permissions and other arrangements through which intellectual property is used or commercialised, helping establish clear rights, responsibilities and commercial terms.

IP Agreements & Documentation

Supporting the preparation, review and organisation of agreements and documentation relating to intellectual property, including assignments, licences, confidentiality and ownership arrangements.

IP Due Diligence & Transactions

Supporting the review of intellectual property in connection with investments, acquisitions, disposals and other transactions, including ownership, documentation, licensing and relevant due diligence considerations.

IP Issues & Disputes

Supporting the assessment and management of intellectual property concerns and disputes, helping establish the position, organise relevant information and coordinate specialist or authorised professional input where required.