Intellectual Property
Protect what makes your business valuable — and keep it working for you.
Your IP is your edge — the code, brand, content and ideas that make you stand out. We help you protect, manage, and commercialise those assets in a way that fits your business goals.
What we love to work on
Your IP is your edge - the code, brand, content and ideas that make you stand out. We help you protect, manage, and commercialise those assets in a way that fits your business goals.
IP in corporate transactions
- Advising on IP aspects of acquisitions, disposals, investments, spin-outs and joint ventures
- IP due diligence, asset valuation and assessment
- Drafting and negotiating IP warranties
- Identifying regulatory or compliance issues before they derail the deal
Transactional IP
We draft and negotiate commercial contracts with a strong IP focus:
- Software licences and end user licence agreements
- Master services agreements and distribution agreements
- Reseller, collaboration, and consultancy agreements
- Any agreement where ownership or licensing of IP is a key concern
IP strategy
- Identifying key innovations and assets that drive competitive advantage
- Trade mark portfolio strategy and management
- Licensing strategies and IP enforcement planning
- Practical IP management processes that scale with your business
IP advisory
We advise across the full spectrum of IP rights - trade marks, designs, copyright, patents, and confidential information. While we don't handle disputes, our specialists' background in litigation gives us the edge when it comes to spotting risks, avoiding problems, and ensuring your assets are properly protected.
How we help
If you don't have an in-house legal team
Your IP might be the most valuable thing in your business - but protecting it properly isn't always obvious. We help you understand what you've got, what's worth protecting, and how to structure agreements so you don't accidentally give away the crown jewels.
If you're a sole counsel feeling stretched
IP can get technical quickly. Whether you need support on a complex licensing negotiation, a second opinion on IP warranties, or help thinking through your broader IP strategy, we're here to back you up with specialist knowledge.
If your team has a knowledge gap
Not every legal team has IP specialists on staff. We work alongside your existing team to handle the IP-specific elements of transactions, licensing deals, or strategic projects - filling the gap without stepping on toes.
Let's talk
Whether you're preparing for a transaction, reviewing your IP position, or just want to understand what you've got, we'd love to hear from you.
Drop us a line