We are experts in IP law. Our job is to deliver real value and get you the outcome you want. We provide trade marks, patents, designs, creative works, copyright, databases, digital and social media, know-how and innovation tax advice and registration services. We can also guide and help set your IP strategy and train your people to get the most out of your IP assets. We always think about your market and put your business objectives first.
Our specialist team is a mix of experienced Solicitors, plus Chartered Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys. All of our IP Partners are ranked in Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession as Leading Individuals in the field.
We are experts in international UK and EU trade mark, designs and patents registration work; IP rights clearance and portfolio management; intellectual property research and development; contracts and licensing, IP orientated acquisitions and investment work; and intellectual property disputes and oppositions.
Intellectual Property Disputes
We enforce and defend intellectual property rights claims. We have an excellent track record in handling designs, copyright and trade mark disputes, opposition proceedings and Court cases.
Our expert Brand Protection Team ensures our clients make the right choice when choosing, securing, maintaining, exploiting and enforcing their brands and trade marks.
Ashfords' European Patent Attorney services cover clearance registration, oppositions, competitor activity both in the UK and overseas.
Find out moreWhen protecting rights in product design we can guide you through the most cost effective and legally robust way to do so. Colleagues can assist with regulatory compliance.
Guidance on innovation taxes and IP ownership and licencing structuring and strategy.
Software or website developers, publishers, musicians, actors, artists, designers, architects, photographers, authors, media production companies, marketing agencies, anyone involved in the creative industries can call on our broad experience in helping de-risk, secure, exploit and protect copyright works, performing and authors' rights and on obtaining appropriate rights and permissions from othe
Technology Investments IP Due Diligence
Due diligence to identify legal title issues and risk assess intellectual property owned and used by a business that our clients may want to invest in. Our patents service can conduct technological due diligence in certain fields, or introduce others who can.
Intellectual Property Transactions
We transfer title and grant interests in IP negotiating and drafting effective warranties, licences and indemnities.
Top rankings for Ashfords LLP in the CITMA 2017 Trade Mark Filing Figures
Leading law firm Ashfords LLP is proud to have been positioned 51st in the CITMA 2017 Top 100 UK Trade Mark filers.
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