Intellectual Property / Technology

Protecting and defending your interests fully

Innovation and creativity are the key to the future of any business, particularly those in the technology sector. The law is there to protect the hard work and risks involved in that process. From patents, designs and trademarks to copyright and, from know how and trade secrets to passing off, there are a myriad of rules to navigate and use, making it essential to have advisors that understand the intricacies involved.  We guide our clients through the best methods of commercially exploiting their intellectual property, including licensing agreements, franchising agreements and joint ventures. We also advise on how best to protect those rights with appropriate provisions in other agreements, such as Confidentiality Agreements and Employment Agreements.

We vigorously defend our clients’ intellectual property rights, through the courts where necessary. Similarly, where competitors attempt to stifle competition, tactically asserting breaches of their intellectual property rights or alleged trade secrets, we protect our clients’ interests fully.