Protecting an organisation’s intellectual assets through the use of trade marks, patents, copyright and know-how is key to securing the value of the business. In today’s highly competitive business world, it is more important than ever to do whatever is possible and legally and commercially viable to protect your ideas, innovations and brands.
Our specialists can help you identify, protect, manage and commercialise your business-critical intellectual assets and we advise on the full range of intellectual property matters relating to mergers and acquisitions, collaboration and cross-licencing, international brand development and technology transfers.
Our intellectual property solicitors can advise on all aspects of your organisation’s IP strategy and commercialising your intellectual property, including:
- the registration of trade marks
- protection against IP infringements
- drafting and negotiating agreements and licences
- media communications and agreements
- e-commerce and terms and conditions
- sponsorship and endorsement
In general, intellectual property is protected on a national or transnational basis, and our close connections with IP experts in other countries and jurisdictions mean we can assist clients as they grow their business internationally.
Our intellectual property lawyers work with clients across all sectors of the Scottish economy and are ranked in the independent legal directories, Chambers UK and The Legal 500, and the WTR 100 – the World’s Leading Trademark Professionals, a unique guide that identifies the top trade mark professionals in key jurisdictions around the world.
Intellectual Property Litigation
Should you require it, our Litigation & Dispute Resolution team advises on complex, high-profile intellectual property disputes, including copyright and trade mark infringement, passing off, licence agreement disputes and interdicts.
Our people have the skills, experience and scale to handle cases of all types and sizes, and we regularly work alongside patent and trade mark attorneys and deal with cases in the Sheriff Courts and Court of Session.
