Intellectual Property

If you’re planning to operate a business in the UK, it is important to consider whether there are any third party rights that might conflict with your plans and to ensure that your own interests and intellectual property are protected from the outset.

All too often new entrants discover too late, and sometimes at significant cost, that someone else has better rights. We can help you get it right from the beginning.

We can help you ensure are that:

• Your trade marks are adequately protected. Our Trade Marks team can assist with filing for protection, and all aspects of brand monitoring and enforcement
• You appoint a UK agent and address for service for any existing trade mark or design registrations. Again, we can assist you with this
• You have adequate control over enforcement and exploitation across all channels; including online, via social media, in print and broadcast media. Register appropriate country code domain names and acquire relevant social media names
• You review any Intellectual property licenses or contracts relating to the UK for a review of the terms to ensure compliance and to consider novation, variation or termination
• You may also wish to conduct “freedom to operate” searches in respect of key products, which our IP team can assist with
• We can also assist you with understanding advertising and marketing regulation in the UK and any specific rules that might apply to your sector so that you can ensure compliance and positive PR