Intellectual Property Solicitors

Protecting intellectual property (IP)

When you’ve developed a unique product, service or brand identity, it might be necessary to seek the help of an intellectual property solicitor. By securing patents, copyrights and trademarks, we can help make sure your innovations remain yours - unless you permit otherwise – and your business retains its competitive advantage.

Consult a Company Law Solicitor for expert guidance in intellectual property law.

Crombie Wilkinson’s intellectual property protection services

Intellectual property describes intangible property that is the result of creativity - such as software or company logos. At Crombie Wilkinson, we specialise in advising and representing clients on intellectual property matters, protecting the creations and ingenuity of our clients.

Our intellectual property solicitor services include:

• Advising on IP rights: We work closely with clients to ensure they understand their IP rights and how to secure the best protection for their company and its data.
• Registration of IP: Considering your unique business circumstances and utilising our expertise, we will correctly and accurately register for all relevant IP rights.
• International IP protection: We can provide advice on securing enforceable IP rights internationally, coordinating with foreign associations to manage international IP matters.
• Drafting and reviewing IP agreements: We draft and review all IP agreements with a fine-tooth comb, ensuring all agreements are fair to owners and shareholders.
• IP enforcement and litigation: We give our clients full representation in cases of IP infringement, though we are devoted to minimising this possibility.
• Due diligence & auditing: We will conduct thorough IP audits to clarify and value your intellectual property assets.
• Regulatory compliance: We provide advice and action to ensure you comply with relevant regulatory legislation, from advertising standards to data protection laws.
• Dispute resolution: If IP disputes occur, we provide mediation, arbitration, and other methods to facilitate a swift resolution.
• Brand protection strategies: We are devoted to ensuring your IP is protected, monitoring marketplaces and online platforms for potential IP violations.

Data protection, IP and copyright law

Data protection, IP and copyright law often get conflated, but they’re actually different ways of protecting ideas and information.

• Data protection focusses on shielding personal data like names, addresses, and financial details, with laws like GDPR regulating how businesses collect, store, and utilise this data.
• Copyright law protects authored works like writings, songs, illustrations, and other creative components. While Crombie Wilkinson do not specialise in copyright law, we can provide a bespoke referral if you require it.
• IP, as mentioned, protects your broader intellectual property. Copyright law is part of IP protection.

Read our blog on trade mark protection.

How Crombie Wilkinson can help to protect your intellectual property

At Crombie Wilkinson, we are devoted to providing you with expert intellectual property protection including patenting, trademarks, and data protection. Using our expertise, we can ameliorate the entire process from end to end.

To discuss what company commercial legal advice you need for your business, please contact us or a member of our team: Ian, Richard or Kirsty.