Because of your investment and innovation in your business you inevitably create valuable intellectual property rights which, provided you have taken appropriate steps, the business will own. The rapid expansion of electronic communication has dramatically altered the way in which we look at the protection of these intellectual property rights with the differing treatment they receive depending upon where in the world you are doing business. Wheelers LLP will advise you on the strategy that protects your commercial interests in intellectual property and at the same time ensure avoidance of liability for intellectual property infringement. Such decisions will affect the margin of profitability of a business in its day to day operations.
Wheelers LLP solicitors can advise you on a diverse range of intellectual property issues including the law in England and Wales as well as in the United States. Where necessary we will tap in to expertise in countries around the world where you do business through our network of contacts. The type of intellectual property advice we frequently deal with includes:
- technology development and transfer agreements
- trademark registration
- licensing and assignment agreements
- copyright protection and passing off
- authorship and ownership issues
- copyright notice requirements
- cease and desist letters
- transfer of intellectual property on the acquisition or disposal of a business
- intellectual property in franchise agreements
