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Intellectual Property Disputes
Whether you are defending a claim or looking to bring a claim to protect your own intellectual property, this can be a complex process. Our experienced lawyers will be able to guide you through the process and to provide you with clear and concise advice on your options and how to achieve your objectives.
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Intellectual Property Disputes
Whether you are defending a claim or looking to bring a claim to protect your own intellectual property, this can be a complex process. Our experienced lawyers will be able to guide you through the process and to provide you with clear and concise advice on your options and how to achieve your objectives.
Find Out MorePassing Off
Many businesses may not realise that certain rights need to be registered to qualify for IP protection such as trade marks. Unregistered rights can nevertheless still potentially be protected through claims in passing off.
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Passing Off
Many businesses may not realise that certain rights need to be registered to qualify for IP protection such as trade marks. Unregistered rights can nevertheless still potentially be protected through claims in passing off.
Find Out MoreTrademark Registration and Infringement
Our specialist trade mark solicitors will work with you to develop a strategy to protect your brand. If a third party has used your trade mark without your consent and has “jumped on your brand wagon” then we can help you to enforce your trade mark rights.
Find Out MoreCopyright
Copyright is an intellectual property protection which arises automatically in certain circumstances. Our intellectual property solicitors can help you identify the copyright in your business and advise on ownership, licensing and copyright infringement.
Find Out MoreFAQs
What is intellectual property?
Intellectual property exists in something which is typically created, such as an invention, story, photograph or brand name. Intellectual property rights include patents, trade marks, designs, confidentiality and trade secrets.
Is Intellectual property registered or unregistered?
It depends. In the UK some rights such as copyright arise automatically, whereas trade marks and patents for example, need to be applied for.
What intellectual property exists in my business?
We are happy to conduct an intellectual property audit of your business to establish what intellectual property exists. We can then advise and work with you to make sure that such intellectual property is protected to the fullest extent.
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Bournemouth
302 Charminster Road Bournemouth Dorset BH8 9RU 01202 525333
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