Intellectual property

We assist clients in developing a global brand strategy with advice regarding risks that may create barriers to trade mark registration and/ or result in litigation in certain markets. We work with our clients to identify key markets and product categories and advise on potential cultural sensitivities, and registrability and infringement risks.

A trade mark is a distinctive word, phrase, sign or symbol used by a business or individual to distinguish their goods or services from those of others traders.

We are trade mark experts and assist our clients in all aspects of trade mark registration and enforcement.

Design law focuses on protecting the visual and aesthetic aspects of a product.

We help clients understand what aspects of their designs can be protected and advise them on whether to pursue design registration, assess the risk of infringement and the likelihood of obtaining protection and conduct enforcement actions when required.

Copyright law that grants creators exclusive rights to their original works of authorship. This includes a wide range of creative outputs such as literary works, music, visual art, films, software, and plant breeders rights.

We provide guidance to our clients on how to protect and enforce copyright interests, and how to handle situations involving potential infringement.

Entertainment law focuses on the legal aspects of the entertainment industry. This encompasses a broad range of sectors including film, television, music, electronic games, theatre, sports, and digital media. Our entertainment law practice includes negotiation and enforcement of contracts, protection of intellectual property rights, and resolution of legal disputes that arise in these areas.

Misleading and deceptive conduct and passing off are legal concepts designed to protect businesses and consumers from unfair practices related to advertising, marketing, and branding.

We review our client’s marketing materials, advertisements, and business practices to ensure they are legally compliant. We also assist clients who believe their goodwill or reputation is being misrepresented or damaged by the actions of third parties.

We advise clients on how to protect and leverage IP assets, including trade marks, designs copyrights, and trade secrets. We provide expert legal advice tailored to the client’s specific IP needs and goals, helping them make informed decisions about protecting, managing, and licensing their IP portfolios.

We draft and negotiate licensing agreements and assignment agreements that set out the terms under which others can use or acquire our client’s IP assets. We also assist clients looking to licence or acquire IP (including in business sale and purchase matters).

We advise clients who have been accused of infringing another party’s intellectual property rights including responding to letters of demand, negotiations and preparing court actions in respect of injunctions or infringement claims.

We advise clients who have been accused of infringing another party’s intellectual property rights including responding to letters of demand, negotiations and preparing court actions in respect of injunctions or infringement claims.

We clients in disputes, such as conflicts over licensing terms or enforcement of IP rights. Our dispute resolution services may involve negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation.

We know the importance of dealing carefully with IP rights in business and asset sale transactions.

We conduct due diligence and ensure the transaction documents align with the agreements struck between the parties and comply with any related legislative requirements through to completion of the matter.