Our Intellectual Property practice operates within the context of our broader areas of expertise, rather than as a standalone service.
For that reason, we advise our clients with a cross-cutting view of the strategic importance of their intangible assets, including trade marks, patents, designs, copyright and trade secrets.
How we support our clients
We provide support in the protection, management, commercialisation and enforcement of IP rights at national, European and international level, working with specialist IP partners where necessary. This support covers several areas of work:
- Registration, maintenance and portfolio management of intangible assets
- Licensing, assignment and development agreements
- Intellectual property due diligence in corporate transactions
- Launch of spin-offs through the incorporation of new companies or the demerger of existing ones
- Judicial proceedings for the enforcement and defence of IP rights
- Protection of creative works and digital assets, including software and databases
Our approach
Intellectual property exists to safeguard the moral and economic incentive of those who create. Aware of this, we work according to the following principles:
- Aligning legal protection with innovation strategy and market positioning
- Working closely with creators and inventors to understand the substance of the creative process
- When appropriate, developing portfolio management policies aligned with business objectives and pursuing solutions that support growth, differentiation and brand value
