5 Mar 2026 • Article 2 min read
Your intellectual property is rarely just a legal asset. It is your brand, your technology, your content and your reputation. Protected properly, it gives you freedom to grow. Left exposed, it can dilute value quickly.
Our intellectual property lawyers advise organisations that rely on innovation and brand strength to compete. We support you from first concept through to enforcement, helping you secure rights, structure ownership and manage risk in a way that reflects how your business actually operates.
If you are launching a new product, expanding into new markets or preparing for investment, we ensure your IP position is clear and defensible. If your rights are challenged, or you suspect intellectual property infringement, we act swiftly to protect your commercial position.
The objective is straightforward: give you certainty. With the right strategy in place, you can invest in your ideas knowing they are properly protected and commercially aligned.
Our approach
Acting for organisations in a wide range of sectors, we look beyond registration to understand how your IP supports revenue, valuation and growth. Every recommendation is anchored to your wider objectives. We anticipate issues before they become obstacles, helping you stay ahead rather than react under pressure.
Our Services
We provide focused intellectual property legal services covering the creation, protection, commercialisation and enforcement of rights in the UK and internationally.
Registered and unregistered rights
We help you secure and manage:
- Trade marks, designs, copyright and database rights
- Patents, know-how and trade secrets
- Brand clearance, filings and portfolio strategy
Working alongside trusted trade mark / patent attorneys ensure your protection strategy is proportionate and aligned with your commercial priorities.
Commercialisation and licensing
Your IP should enable growth, not restrict it. We structure:
- Licensing, assignments and technology transfer arrangements
- Franchising, collaboration and R&D agreements
- Sponsorship and co-branding arrangements
Each agreement is designed to preserve control while allowing flexibility to scale.
Brand and online protection
Reputation can be compromised quickly in digital markets. We support you with:
- Domain name strategy and recovery
- Social media and online marketplace enforcement
- Anti-counterfeiting initiatives and monitoring programmes
If misuse arises, we assess the risk and act decisively, often resolving matters before formal proceedings become necessary.
Disputes and enforcement
Where resolution cannot be achieved commercially, we pursue your position with focus.
- Trade mark oppositions and invalidity actions
- Passing off and copyright infringement claims
- Injunction applications and seizure orders
- Cross-border enforcement and arbitration
We will advise candidly on settlement, risk and litigation strategy so you can make informed decisions and move forward with confidence.
IP in technology and transactions
Innovation frequently sits at the centre of investment and acquisition. We advise on:
- Ownership and licensing structures in SaaS, AI and data-driven products
- Open-source governance and software audits
- IP due diligence in M&A, spin-outs and investment rounds
We translate complex technical arrangements into clear legal frameworks that support valuation and reduce future dispute risk.
Meet the Team
Our Intellectual Property practice is led by Partners Joanna Bouloux, Pauline Lépissier, and Nikki Bowker, who are supported by Solicitor Thomas Molony. Together, they form a team of experienced intellectual property specialists combining technical rigour with practical judgement, identifying risk early and advising with clarity.
The team works closely with colleagues in corporate, technology and disputes to ensure your position is consistent across transactions, product development and regulatory change.
If you are developing new products, entering new markets or facing a potential infringement issue, we can help you assess your position and decide on the right next step.
Contact us
For initial enquiries please complete this form and send us a message. We’ll direct your enquiry to the appropriate person.
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