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.