Expertise

We specialise in Brands/Intellectual Property, Technology and Contract Law.

Brands & Intellectual Property

We provide the full range of support on intellectual property matters, including trade marks, copyright, designs, patents and related areas, such as confidential information and know-how. We advise on IP strategy and provide clearance and searching services on a global basis. We prosecute and defend IP assets and advise on, negotiate and draft IP agreements, including IP licences, assignments, joint ventures and co-operation arrangements. We act for a wide range of creative and brand-led businesses, from start-ups and SMEs to global brand owners.

Technology Law

We advise a diverse range of clients in the IT/Tech sectors, as well as leading online business. Our clients include software/website developers, software vendors and users, hardware manufactures, hosting providers, data centre operators, online retailers and providers of online services, such as payment processors. We advise on, draft and negotiate a wide range of IT and Tech contracts, including software licences, App terms & conditions, development agreements, SaaS contracts, managed services agreements and service level agreements. Technology changes rapidly. We can help, even if your needs are new.

Contract Law

We advise on a wide range of commercial contracts, including service agreements, terms of business, sale and purchase agreements, agency contracts, consultancy contracts, distribution agreements, licensing agreements and confidentiality/secrecy agreements. Our involvement spans the entire contractual process, including pre-contractual discussions and deal structuring, advice, drafting, negotiation and dispute resolution.

Industries

We provide specialist services to creatives, technology and branding businesses, entrepreneurs, SME’s and major corporate clients in a diverse range of industries.

  • We have deep experience of dealing with contracts in the pharmaceutical, medical and healthcare sectors, including negotiating and drafting contracts with almost all of the world's major ethical pharmaceutical companies.

  • We act for IT providers, data centre operators, software vendors, software developers and other tech providers. We have done so for over 20 years and have in-depth knowledge of the issues and processes needed to conclude contracts successfully and resolve issues or disputes.

  • We act for numerous high street businesses, including major hair care companies and home fragrance companies, supporting them on issues such as IP/trade marks, technology, contracts, agency and distribution issues and disputes.

  • Our experience of acting for UK retailers stretches back over 20 years, including specialist support for Amazon UK. We provide advice on terms and conditions, consumer issues, trade marks, contractual issues and disputes.

  • We act for a wonderful range of successful franchise businesses, such as Little Kickers and Puddle Ducks, providing them with IP and contract support, as well as general business and legal advice on issue they face when building their business.

Recent Work

Acting for defendants in an Intellectual Property & Enterprise Court (IPEC) claim concerning trade mark infringement, passing off and copyright infringement.

Acting for a software owner in a major contract negotiation with the leading European media company.

Acting for a software owner in a dispute concerning copyright infringement and or illegitimate use of and access to licensed software.