Intellectual property lawyers
Your business may rely on creative work, software, branding and confidential information. Clear ownership and permission to use these assets matter when you develop, share or sell them.
What we can help with
Common matters
- Copyright and ownership questions
- Intellectual property clauses in business contracts
- IP assignments and transfers
- Licensing agreements
- Confidentiality and protection of business information
- Infringement concerns and responses
Before you enquire
Helpful details to include:
- A description of the work or asset
- Who created it and when
- Existing contracts, licences or assignments
- Any notice received and important response dates
Things to consider
Who owns the work?
Do not assume paying for work gives your business every right to it. Identify who created it and check the employment, contractor or supplier agreement.
Permission to use
A licence should address what can be used, by whom, for how long and on what terms. Consider whether sublicensing, modification or resale is intended.
Different assets, different questions
Brand names, creative work and confidential information raise different issues. Describe the asset and your goal so the appropriate scope can be confirmed.
Common questions
Is intellectual property advice the same as trade mark registration?
Trade marks concern brand identifiers such as names and logos. Other IP matters can involve copyright, licensing, ownership and confidential information. We also have a dedicated trade mark service page.
Can you handle patent or registered design applications?
These applications may require specialist assistance. Describe your needs when you enquire so we can confirm the scope and appropriate next step; this page does not offer patent or design filing services.
General information only, not legal advice. Submitting an enquiry does not create a solicitor-client relationship.