Expertise
Copyright, trademarks, designs and patents — from registration to litigation, with particular expertise in software, art and film.
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Intellectual property law covers copyright, trademark law, design law and patent law. These rights are essential for businesses that want to protect their ideas, products and innovations against unauthorised use by others. We have extensive experience in litigating and advising on intellectual property matters.
Copyright protects the creators of literary, scientific and artistic works. It arises automatically when the work is created and does not need to be registered. We can draft and review assignment, licence and collaboration agreements for you. We are also happy to assist you in copyright proceedings, whether you are enforcing your copyright or have been accused of infringement. We specialise in particular in copyright in software, art, and film and video material.
Registering a trademark is indispensable for any business. A trademark distinguishes your products and/or services from those of another business. It allows you to use a name freely and to prevent other businesses from using your mark. We are happy to assist you with every aspect of trademark law: from registration and enforcement to representation in proceedings.
A design registration protects the appearance of a product, model or logo. We are happy to advise clients on such a registration. We also help clients enforce their design rights and act for them in infringement proceedings.
A patent can protect a technical product or production process. We advise and litigate on patent rights, and we are also glad to act as your sounding board on the commercialisation of your patents. We cannot file the patent application itself on your behalf; for that, we work with a renowned international firm of patent attorneys.
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