Intellectual Property

This is a key area of our practice and we are one of only a few firms in the country outside the major commercial centres to provide specialist intellectual property and information technology legal advice. The services we offer are relevant to all businesses not just those in the technology sector. Our clients range from large technology companies and owners of leading world brands to small digital media companies and Internet businesses.

Our Intellectual Property and Technology team has three key practice areas:

Intellectual Property

We are experienced in advising with regard to all types of intellectual property, including trade marks, patents, copyright, design rights, database rights and confidential information. Our intellectual property services include: -

  • Intellectual Property portfolio management
  • Development and implementation of enforcement strategies
  • Branding and advertising
  • UK and EU Trade Mark and Design registration
  • Trade mark searching and clearance checks
  • Commercial exploitation of intellectual property through licensing and joint ventures
  • Ownership and protection of intellectual property rights
  • Collaboration and research and development agreements
  • Disclosure of confidential information
John Wilson
John Wilson
Position: Partner - Head of Commercial
Telephone: 01228 552600
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Jamie Hawley
Position: Assistant Solictor - Corporate and Commercial Departments
Telephone: 01228 552600
Email: