Intellectual Property and Trade Marks Solicitors

A trade mark protects the identifiers that distinguish your business, such as your name, logo, slogan or other distinctive features your customers associate with you. Registering a trade mark gives you the exclusive right to use it in relation to the goods and services it covers, and makes it much easier to take action if someone else uses something similar.

Registration is often more affordable than businesses expect, and the protection it provides can be significant.

Copyright protects original works including written documents, articles, artistic works, photographs, music, software and databases, provided some effort has gone into creating them. It arises automatically on creation and does not need to be registered. Copyright prevents others from copying or using your work without permission.

We help you understand whether your works are protected, whether you can use works created by others, and what to do if your copyright is being infringed.

Don’t ignore it. We assess whether the allegation has merit, set out your options, and recommend the most appropriate way to respond. Sometimes a straightforward response resolves the matter quickly. In other cases, more detailed advice and negotiation is needed.

We’ll help you understand your position and take the right next steps without unnecessary cost or delay.

Yes. If you believe someone is infringing your trade mark or copyright, we advise on the strength of your position and the options available. These might include sending a cease and desist letter, negotiating a licensing arrangement, or pursuing a formal claim.

We aim to resolve IP disputes in the most cost-effective way, but we’re fully equipped to litigate if that becomes necessary.

Yes. Before sharing a business idea, product concept or confidential information with a third party, putting a confidentiality agreement in place is an important first step. We draft clear, enforceable non-disclosure agreements for businesses of all sizes, tailored to the specific situation and the nature of what’s being shared.