IP disputes

Our attorneys and IP solicitors are specialists in all aspects of IP disputes and IP dispute resolution

Any intellectual property dispute is likely to be complex and combative. In its active phase it has to be fought hard. We have the right personnel to handle any dispute effectively. The resources we have include specialist IP solicitors, patent attorneys covering all technical areas, trade mark attorneys and design attorneys experienced in all business sectors, and IP paralegals.

Our professionals are able to handle any IP related disputes before the UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO), the European Patent Office (EPO) and the English courts; to provide advocacy in domain name disputes and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) situations; and to co-ordinate anti-counterfeiting enforcement actions.

We know that IP disputes can absorb resources, human and financial. We never forget that the dispute itself is not the goal, and will always look for a better solution for our clients. We are experienced in identifying possible dispute resolutions, and negotiating workable commercial settlements when this is in our clients’ interests.

Competitor activities

  • Assembling the right team to handle a given dispute optimally
  • Handling disputes before patent offices, including oppositions
  • Assisting with litigation services when court action is required or has commenced, including infringement and invalidity actions, or criminal matters such as anti-counterfeiting enforcement actions
  • Handling Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and Mediation matters

Protection and strategy

  • Carrying out early searching to identify possible risks
  • Assessing the significance of any risks which are located
  • Determining whether action is available to mitigate significant risks
  • Developing a robust defence if legal action, including litigation is threatened or commenced

Oppositions and appeals

  • Considering at all times whether a settlement could be the best approach for our client
  • If it is, considering the position of both parties and devising a settlement offer
  • Making the approach to the other side and negotiating the settlement
  • Drafting the settlement agreement
  • Filing oppositions and defending existing patents

Our services

Patents

All our patent attorneys have high level technical skills, knowledge and experience. Together they cover all areas of technology and form one large resource of expert technical and legal capability.

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Trade marks

Protecting brand assets with trade marks allows businesses of all sizes to invest in their brand with confidence, build brand equity and leverage that equity for growth.

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Designs

We have an outstanding team of design specialists. Our team includes attorneys, solicitors and paralegals so that we can deal effectively with any situation that may arise.

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Copyright

We have an outstanding team of copyright experts. Our team includes registered design attorneys, solicitors and paralegals so that we can deal effectively with any situation that may arise.

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IP strategy

IP strategy is the body of planned measures a business adopts, in order to use intellectual property to secure business advantage over its competitors.

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Support for in-house IP teams

Aside from our core areas of expertise, we are able to offer various support services which supplement or expand on these core areas. To offer this support, we can call upon the services of any of our highly skilled experts, whether they are patent attorneys, trade mark attorneys, solicitors or paralegals.

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