Your intellectual property (IP) is one of your most valuable business assets. Without proper protection, your brand, content, and innovations could be at risk, leaving you vulnerable to infringement and giving competitors an unfair advantage.
Our IP team provides clear, practical advice on safeguarding a wide range of intellectual property, including:
• Trademarks and brand names
• Copyrighted content and creative works
• Patents and registered designs
• Trade secrets and confidential information
• Domain names, databases, and software
• Business plans, customer data, and know-how
We’ll work with you to identify your IP assets, assess any risks, and put a strategy in place to protect and manage them as your business evolves.
• Trademark registration and disputes
• Copyright protection and enforcement
• Patent and design advice
• Database rights and licensing
• Confidentiality agreements and NDAs
• IP audits and strategic planning
We support businesses across a wide range of sectors and tailor our advice to your commercial goals.
In a franchise model, your IP is central to your brand’s value. Franchisees rely on your trademarks, materials, and systems—but it’s essential to control how these are used.
We’ll help you:
• Draft franchise agreements with robust IP clauses
• Set clear rules for branding, marketing, and operational materials
• Protect your IP during and after the franchise relationship
• Enforce your rights if misuse or infringement occurs
Our franchise team works closely with our IP specialists to ensure your brand is protected across your entire network.
If your IP rights are infringed, swift action is key. We’ll advise you on the best course of action, which may include:
• Negotiating a resolution or settlement
• Seeking an injunction to stop further use
• Recovering profits or damages
• Confiscating or destroying infringing materials
Our litigation team has a strong track record of success in IP disputes and will represent your interests robustly if court action is required.
• In-depth expertise in IP law and franchising
• Commercially focused, strategic advice
• Strong negotiation and litigation capabilities
• Recognised in The Legal 500 and awarded the Law Society Mark of Excellence
Our specialist commercial lawyers offer a one-stop-shop for legal advice for all types of business – from start-ups to established companies.
All of our lawyers are specialists in their area of law. Book in for an initial discussion where we will discuss all of your options with you.
