Brand Protection

Our brand protection team has substantial experience in relation to all aspects of the protection, enforcement and exploitation of intellectual property rights, including trade marks, designs, copyright, database rights, company and trading names, domain names and related rights.

We are experienced in acting for clients in a broad range of areas including the sports, retail, charities, technology and communications sectors.  We are one of the few leading City law firms which has a commitment to providing a holistic approach to our clients’ intellectual property needs, by providing a complete one stop shop which encompasses:

• Brand clearance and advisory services including searching of new trade marks, trading and company names
• Trade mark and design filing, prosecution, registration, renewal and portfolio management services
• Brand policing through watching services
• Alternative dispute resolution services
• Advice in relation to mergers, acquisitions, due diligence and brand audits, intellectual property licensing and franchising
• Domain name and company name proceedings
• Advice on advertising and product labelling issues
• Advice on transitioning portfolios including taking on the management of new trade mark and design portfolios and operating best practices to ensure a smooth transition

Our specialisms in Brand Protection include:

• Copyright
• Designs
• Trade Marks

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