Intellectual property

We understand how valuable intellectual property (IP) can be as an asset and that it needs to be carefully protected, used and commercialised depending on the circumstances.

Our experience and expertise includes non-contentious IP assignments, licenses, IP audits, advice in relation to large corporate transactions and IP protection/ disputes.

We regularly advise on:

• Brand protection
• Licensing
• Assignment
• Joint research and development
• Designs patents
• Trade secrets and know-how
• Non-disclosure and confidentiality
• Infringement
• Reputation management
• Social media
• Joint ventures within research and development.

We are award winning commercial lawyers, based in Kent, with experience of acting for businesses of all sizes nationally, ranging from start-ups to FTSE 100 and multi-national conglomerates – with particular expertise in the mid-market space.

Our team of commercial lawyers draw on legal, commercial and industry expertise, to fulfil the role of trusted ‘in-house counsel’ or to act as an extension to an in-house legal team. We combine deep and broad legal experience with extensive business insight, allowing us to understand your business objectives and meet your commercial needs.

We offer expert commercial legal advice on a wide range of commercial issues, including:

• Commercial contracts
• Outsourcing solutions
• Supply chain arrangements
• Procurement arrangements
• Distribution, agency and franchise
• Technology contracts, licensing and implementation
• Sponsorship, marketing and advertising
• Data protection and information law
• Intellectual property
• Projects and infrastructure
• Contract management.

At every stage, our focus remains on providing intelligent commercial advice and practical solutions to your issues.

We understand that each client requires a bespoke approach, in line with their unique aims and goals. We develop an in-depth understanding of your businesses objectives and commercial needs and then harness our sector expertise to help you achieve your goals.