Most businesses have intellectual property in their trading names, know-how and products. They have spent a lot of money and time in building brand and identity, so the last thing they want to see is a rival taking advantage of that by appropriating their creativity, skill and effort.

At Birkett Long, our intellectual property solicitors will help you protect and exploit your assets, but when things go wrong, we will guide you through the dispute process with clear, straightforward advice.

We know how important it is for you to have the appropriate and practical measures in place for the protection of your intellectual property.

Birkett Long’s solicitors have wide experience in the development, licensing and protection of all forms of intellectual property, including:

• Patent applications
• Trade marks
• Registered designs
• Non-appreciation of the unregistered rights you hold
• Appropriate contract

We can also help with questions you may find yourself asking:

• Do you need to protect your IP rights and confidential information?
• Do you have confidentiality/non-disclosure agreements in place?
• Have you made a trade mark application?
• Have you assigned your patents, trade marks, design rights and copyright?
• Are you up to date with data protection?
• Are you facing a domain name dispute?

If you would like further information please contact Jonathan Perlmutter on 01206 217600. Visit business intellectual property solicitors for more information.

Dispute funding options

There are many ways to fund a dispute. Take a look at our 'funding litigation' page to view your options. 

Birkett Long has particular expertise in contracts for the assignment and licensing of intellectual property rights. Examples of these being manufacturing license agreements and companies wishing to licence, patent or design right technology.

Birkett Long also specialises in intellectual property registration. As well as having experience advising on the enforcement and defence of intellectual property rights including: patents, trade marks, registered designs and unregistered rights.