We recognise your intellectual property rights as a vital business asset.  

In today's digital world, protecting your brand, designs, content, and technology is more important than ever as IP challenges continue to arise.  

The more you’ve invested in creating valuable IP assets which support the success of your products or services, the more you stand to lose if competitors seek to devalue those assets through infringement.  

Our specialist IP disputes team has extensive experience of protecting the IP assets of businesses, with clients ranging from SMEs to household names. Whether it is by taking direct action against IP infringements of which you become aware, or by proactively monitoring the marketplace to identify potentially infringing activities, we are equipped to take swift and effective action to protect your intellectual property assets and preserve your market position. 

We are equally adept at protecting our clients against the threat of infringement actions made by overzealous rights holders seeking to restrain legitimate competition.

What working with us looks like 

Our specialist IP disputes team advises businesses on protecting, enforcing and defending their intellectual property rights across a wide range of disputes and enforcement matters. 

We have particular expertise in: 

• Brand protection (trade mark infringement, passing off, domain name disputes and anti-counterfeiting), including online brand enforcement  

• Misuse of confidential information and protection of trade secrets  

• Copyright and database-rights infringement  

• Design-rights infringement  

• Legal issues involved in advertising, promotion and sponsorship  

• Disputes arising from agreements to exploit intellectual property rights  

• Trade mark and design rights disputes before the UK and EU IPO and in other jurisdictions.   

We can advise you on implementing an effective enforcement strategy, helping you gather the information and evidence needed to take action. We then deploy the tools available to protect your intellectual property rights in a way that aligns with your commercial objectives. 

Resolving disputes 

We seek to resolve IP disputes without the need for litigation wherever possible, working with our clients to secure binding undertakings over a third party’s future conduct, whether by pre-action correspondence or through alternative dispute resolution procedures. 

If litigation proves necessary, we are experienced in litigating claims in the High Court and the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court and will guide you as to the most appropriate forum for your dispute. 

Our lawyers have experience of securing the full range of remedies available through the courts, including: 

• Preliminary injunctions  

• Permanent injunctions  

• Damages  

• Costs  

• Publicity orders  

We work with our clients to try to ensure that the terms on which IP disputes are resolved not only end the dispute at hand but also align with their long-term strategic objectives. 

Why businesses work with us 

Our Intellectual Property Disputes team combines specialist expertise in intellectual property law with a practical understanding of the commercial realities faced by businesses operating in competitive markets. 

Experienced specialists 

Our specialist IP disputes team has extensive experience protecting the intellectual property assets of businesses ranging from SMEs to household names. 

Commercially focused 

Our advice is focused on protecting your valuable commercial assets in a way that supports your wider business objectives and market position. 

Proactive approach 

We do not simply respond when problems arise, we help businesses identify risks early and take proactive steps to protect their intellectual property before issues escalate. 

Strong litigation capability 

Where disputes cannot be resolved through negotiation or mediation, we are experienced in acting for clients in the High Court and the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court and can pursue the remedies necessary to protect your interests.