Protecting Your Intellectual Property
Even the smallest of businesses may need to think about protecting intellectual property (IP). Our intellectual property solicitors offer an affordable proactive advisory service for startups and SME’s, to save you future heartache or disappointment. Your IP lawyer will provide practical advice on copyright and trademarks as well as related issues such as licensing, information technology and data security.
Protecting intellectual property
Intellectual property is something unique that you physically create. The intellectual property, once formed, is an asset that is capable of ownership and value. Protecting intellectual property is an important consideration for any business.
You may have more than one form of IP in your business. These rights all operate with differing rules, lifespans and enforcement procedures. Some require registration such as patents and trademarks; while others can arise automatically such as copyright and unregistered design rights.
One of our intellectual property lawyers will work with you to build up a full picture of your intellectual property position.
We’re here to help
We work closely with all our clients to build a deep understanding of the business and its sector, suppliers, customers and future plans. We aim to be a helpful partner for businesses at every stage of life.
We can provide advice in a number of ways to best suit you and your business, including:
- one-off questions or queries
- tailored assistance with specific matters
- access to regular advice and support across all of our commercial departments at a reduced hourly rate with our SME Support Days
An experienced IP solicitor will handle your account, and a member of the business team will always be available to speak to on a day to day basis.
Contact us for a quote or to book an appointment.
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Victoria Matthews
Chartered Legal Executive and Head of Business

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