Intellectual Property (IP)

1. IP Strategy and Portfolio Management

A global law firm advises clients on the strategic development, management, and monetization of their intellectual property assets across jurisdictions. This includes trademark and patent filing strategies, global brand protection, trade secret policies, and IP audits. The firm works with businesses of all sizes—from startups to multinational corporations—to ensure their IP portfolios align with commercial objectives and are properly structured to withstand market challenges and infringement risks.

2. Trademark and Brand Protection

Trademark law is a cornerstone of IP services, and the firm provides comprehensive support in registering, maintaining, enforcing, and defending trademarks across multiple territories. It assists with global trademark searches, oppositions, cancellations, and enforcement actions before national and regional authorities. The firm also manages cross-border brand disputes, counterfeit investigations, and customs enforcement, protecting the integrity and reputation of clients' brands in both established and emerging markets.

3. Patent Law and Technology Innovation

The firm represents clients in patent prosecution, licensing, litigation, and portfolio development, often in high-tech, life sciences, and engineering sectors. With a team that includes technical specialists and patent attorneys, it advises on patentability, freedom to operate, and strategic filings. In litigation, the firm handles complex disputes involving infringement, validity challenges, and international patent enforcement, including actions before the Unified Patent Court (UPC), U.S. Federal Circuit, and Asian patent courts.

4. IP Litigation and Dispute Resolution

The firm’s litigation team handles high-value IP disputes involving copyright, trademark, patent, and trade secret violations. These cases may be pursued in courts, before regulatory bodies, or through arbitration, depending on the nature of the IP and the jurisdictions involved. The firm blends legal precision with sector-specific expertise—whether in software, media, fashion, or pharmaceuticals—to develop litigation strategies that protect and enforce IP rights while mitigating reputational and commercial risks.

5. Licensing, Commercialisation, and Transactions

Helping clients commercialize their IP assets is a major focus. The firm structures and negotiates licensing agreements, technology transfers, R&D collaborations, franchise arrangements, and IP-rich M&A transactions. It ensures that IP rights are clearly defined, protected, and transferred according to local and international laws. Whether working on a biotech licensing deal or a software joint venture, the firm prioritizes enforceability, risk allocation, and long-term value creation.

6. Digital and Data-Driven IP Issues

In the digital economy, the firm provides forward-thinking advice on the intersection of IP, data, and emerging technologies. This includes copyright protection for digital content, software licensing, AI-generated works, domain name disputes, and IP issues related to blockchain, NFTs, and the metaverse. The team also advises on privacy, cybersecurity, and data ownership, especially where digital assets overlap with proprietary technology and brand identity in a global, cloud-based environment.