Intellectual property
Protecting innovations, brands, and creative assets.
We combine litigation experience with commercial pragmatism to police IP portfolios, defend infringement claims, and negotiate licensing frameworks.
Expertise
- Copyright infringement, passing off, and anti-counterfeiting actions
- Trade mark registrations, oppositions, and coexistence agreements
- Patent and design right disputes before the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court
- Brand enforcement programmes for luxury, sport, and technology businesses
- ADR and cross-border settlement of multi-jurisdictional disputes
Approach
We establish clear enforcement protocols, coordinate investigators to gather evidence, and align PR messaging where brand reputation is at stake. For emerging companies, we deliver portfolio audits and licensing templates that support investment rounds.
Illustrative matters
| Client | Issue | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Luxury retailer | Counterfeit goods on marketplaces | Secured take-downs and freezing orders on supplier stock |
| Med-tech startup | Patent challenge in IPEC | Obtained favourable settlement and joint venture terms |
| Gaming studio | Copyright dispute over character assets | Negotiated licence with royalty uplift |
Who we advise
Luxury brands, technology companies, creatives, and scale-ups engage us for enforcement, licensing, and disputes that require discreet handling with commercial pragmatism.
Intellectual property strategies must be tailored to specific assets and jurisdictions. Contact us for advice before taking enforcement action.