Intellectual Property Rights

We have particular expertise in complex IPR litigation and also provide a full IP service in the areas of patents, trademarks, copyright, design, branding, trade secrets and unfair competition.

We act for financial, commercial and industrial clients in communications, software, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, broadcasting and entertainment, publishing, mechanical engineering, energy, consumer products and financial and banking services.

We deal with the structure, ownership and management of IP rights with a view to exploiting their commercial value. We draft assignments and licenses of design rights, copyright and trademarks to realize that value.

We also deal with patent and technology licensing and patent clearance advice as well as the drafting of confidentiality agreements.

We cover all forms of IP disputes including:

Our IP litigators offer the full range of dispute resolution services from High Court and Supreme Court proceedings through alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.