IP Litigation and Disputes
Introduction
The Ashfords' Intellectual Property and Technology Law team contains specialist IP litigation solicitors, who not only take and defend legal proceedings, but also are experts at solving and settling disputes in a manner that achieves the best results possible for the firm's clients.
Work handled includes:
- Trade mark infringement, opposition and validity disputes
- Passing off and unfair competition disputes
- Domain name dispute resolution proceedings
- Copyright and database right infringement disputes
- Registered design and unregistered design right infringement and validity disputes
- Patent infringement and validity disputes
- Breach of confidential information, privacy and trade secrets disputes
- Licensing disputes
- Breach of contract disputes involving IP rights
- Moral rights disputes
- All forms of alternative dispute resolution involving IP rights
Recent work undertaken includes:
- The team has been involved in a variety of different legal proceedings involving IP rights, including before the High Court of England and Wales and the Patents County Court
- The team also has experience of all forms of alternative dispute resolution procedures and mechanisms (e.g. mediation, arbitration).
What others say about us:
"Our copyright dispute was very effectively handled by Ashfords. I was most impressed by its swift resolution. Why would I use a London law firm, when I can use Ashfords?"
Catherine Comerford, Managing Director, The Stage Newspaper
"As a biotech company facing litigation, the professionalism, speed of response and humanity shown by all Ashfords staff, was of the utmost importance to the Company's core interests . That case was brought to a successful and speedy conclusion and the contrast between the service we received from another firm was stark. All fees and the consequences of decisions made were carefully explained and documented. In addition they have helped us establish trade marks and negotiate the terms of distributors' agreements and have dealt with large USA corporations to ensure our intellectual property is safeguarded. We would have no hesitation in warmly recommending Ashfords to others, whether they are large or small. They also have a refreshing sense of humour which we value!"
Deborah Baker Director of IHG Pharmaco Ltd and IHG Diagnostics Limited
