We are experts in IP law.
Our job is to help you achieve the outcome you want, deliver real value, and to make your life easier.
To be someone you want to work with.
Putting your business objectives first.
We provide legal advice that is not just technically sound, but is rooted in a wider appreciation of the real world and is delivered in clear and simple language.
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 conduct UK, EU and International trade mark, designs and patents registration work, provide IP rights clearance and portfolio management services; draft and negotiate IP contracts and licenses, assist with IP orientated acquisitions and investment work; and handle IP disputes and oppositions.
Intellectual Property Disputes
We enforce and defend intellectual property rights claims. We have an excellent track record in handling designs, copyright, trade mark and other IP disputes, both before the Courts and various IP Offices.
Find out moreOur expert Brand Protection Team ensures our clients make the right choice when choosing, securing, maintaining, exploiting and enforcing their brands and trade marks.
Find out moreAshfords' 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.
Find out moreGuidance 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, performers and moral rights and in obtaining appropriate rights clearances.
Find out moreTechnology Investments IP Due Diligence
When investing in a technology rich business, you will want to understand the Intellectual Property (“IP”) position and steps taken to secure it. This is critical to value/viability. The aim is to make sure the IP is legally owed by the business and secure and free to use, exploit and enforce.
Find out moreIntellectual Property Transactions
We transfer title and grant interests in IP and negotiate and draft effective warranties, indemnities and licences.
Digital Content Legal Clearance
We advise on copy clearance, advertising rules, contracts with influencers, user generated content, defamation, privacy and IP infringement disputes.
Find out moreTrade Secrets and Confidential Information
We assist clients to protect their valuable business secrets, via appropriately worded legal contracts, policies and procedures and (where necessary) Court proceedings. Our litigators are experienced in ensuring that misuse is prevented and successful outcomes are achieved for our clients.
Find out moreThe ever increasing use of digital and social media and the range of devices and platforms available means that there is more content being circulated than ever before.
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Relevant Experience
Successfully pursuing various infringers of the famous VELCRO® trade mark, especially on-line retailers.
All relevant experienceAwards
