Branding is key to business success. Millions of pounds are invested annually in brand protection – and brand owners require rapid and effective defence of their valuable assets. The IP team provides specialist advice on protecting brand names, company names, logos and other names and marks, where appropriate through the registration of trade marks. This includes registration within the UK or the EU and throughout the world.

We also advise on the use of brands on-line – including advice on domain name disputes.

Should a conflict arise, we can provide practical advice on bringing or defending a claim for trade mark infringement or passing off. Very recently we defended a client in the construction industry against a claim for passing off, but whatever your industry or issue, the IP team can help.

As well as disputes, the IP team can assist with trade mark licensing and other more specialist areas, such as trade mark invalidity and revocation proceedings. Whilst the team does not register trade marks itself, we have excellent links with local and international trade marks agents so that we can provide a fully integrated service for the management of your trade marks.