Brand Protection and Intellectual Property
Your business is your brand and protecting it is vital. We advise on the full range of intellectual property matters including trade mark registration, copyright, IP licences, technology transfer, franchising, brand licences and non-disclosure agreements (NDA), as well as handling UKIPO filings on your behalf.
- Trade Mark Registration
- Copyright Protection
- IP Licences
- Technology Transfer Agreements
- Franchising Agreements
- Brand Licences
- Non-Disclosure Agreements
- UKIPO Filings
Your intellectual property (IP) is often your most valuable business asset – our team provides robust, commercially focused advice to ensure it is properly protected and exploited.
Why should I register my Trade Mark?
Registering your Trade Mark gives you exclusive legal rights to use it in relation to the goods and services it covers, and makes it significantly easier to enforce those rights against infringers. An unregistered mark can still attract some protection under the law of passing off, but registration provides a much stronger and clearer legal position. We handle UKIPO applications and advise on trade mark strategy.
What can copyright protect for my business?
Copyright arises automatically and protects original creative works including written content, software code, website design, product designs, marketing materials, photography and other artistic works. It does not protect ideas themselves, but it does protect the expression of those ideas. We advise on ownership, licensing and enforcement of copyright, and on ensuring your contracts properly capture IP ownership where work is created by employees or contractors.
When do I need a Non-Disclosure Agreement?
An NDA should be put in place before you share any sensitive business information, proprietary technology, trade secrets or commercially valuable data with a third party – whether in the context of negotiations, a potential joint venture, or engaging a supplier or consultant. A well-drafted NDA defines clearly what is confidential, the permitted uses of that information, and the consequences of any breach. We prepare bespoke NDAs tailored to your specific situation.
For advice on protecting and commercialising your intellectual property assets, please contact our team.