Intellectual property disputes
Intellectual property can be an important asset for any
business. IP includes intangible assets such as copyright, trade
marks, design rights, patents, confidential information and
database rights. However, to maximise the value of IP, businesses
should take steps to enforce and uphold their IP rights.
IP disputes are handled by our team of specialist IP litigators,
many of whom have acted in a number of ground-breaking and landmark
cases including some of the biggest and more difficult cases in
recent years which have resulted in new law.
Our service
We are experienced in all forms of dispute resolution, from
mediation to expert determination and, where necessary, litigation.
We have extensive experience of advising on a whole range of IP
disputes, ranging from the unauthorised use of confidential
information by former employees to enforcing, and defending the
validity of, registered trade marks, design rights and patents. We
aim to resolve disputes quickly and inexpensively, and regularly
use innovative fee structures and avenues of alternative dispute
resolution.
We provide early advice on infringement risk and validity
assessments of registered IP rights. In the event that a matter
proceeds to trial, it is very rare for the court to come to a view
different to our initial assessment.
We will advise and educate you on strategies to avoid disputes
escalating where possible and seek, where in your interest to
resolve disputes as quickly and inexpensively as possible by
whatever means available including, where appropriate, alternative
dispute resolution methods. However, when necessary, we have the
experience and ability to conduct the most complex cases through
the courts and other tribunals.