Intellectual Property
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SOLICITORS DUDLEY
In a difficult financial environment it becomes all the more important to protect, create and enforce intellectual property rights in all forms. A large part of a company’s value is in respect of intangible property rights, which is why it is vitally important to protect those rights.
Intellectual Property refers to the intangible types of property rights. It’s called intangible because intellectual property is not something which can be physically held or stored. Intellectual Property are the creations of the mind which have been translated into a tangible description worthy of certain rights of property.
Examples of IP rights include literary, musical and artistic works, software, inventions, and symbols, names business methods, and industrial processes.
IP rights include:
- Copyright
- Trademark
- Patents
- Database rights
- trade secret laws.
Basics of IP
Copyright law generally protects artistic and creative works such as music, paintings and books as well as software. Trade secret laws, patents and trademarks are used more often to protect business IP, as they are generally used for commercial or industrial purposes.
Why us ?
At Dudley Solicitors we can add value and protect your business by working with you to develop a strategy to exploit your Intellectual Property Rights. We understand that in difficult economic times expansion may not necessarily be the most appropriate step for your business to take, but there are other ways to take advantage of your Intellectual Property rights by using licensing or franchising agreements.
Our approach is to gain a deep understanding of the commercial issues you are faced with. We have a particular focus on media and entertainment and retail as well as advertising.
Whatever you IP needs, whether you are looking to leverage the value of your portfolio or you want to expand or protect your rights with litigation, we have the experience and specialists to help you make the right legal and commercial decisions. We combine legal expertise with commercial know-how to provide you with an excellent service that takes into account the aims of your business as well as understanding your legal position.
Conclusion
Dudley solicitors are experienced in working in all fields of Intellectual Property and are able to enhance your company’s portfolio and litigate against unwanted abuse of Intellectual Property Rights. Contact us to be advised by professional and experienced solicitors who are commercially focussed and have a friendly approach.