Intellectual property law is a vital tool in the creation and protection of intangible business assets including ideas, innovations, technology, products, services, creative works and brands and brand elements. The law can also protect confidential information, which can be equally valuable, if not more so, for many organisations.
Boyes Turner’s Intellectual Property team specialises in the protection and commercialisation of intellectual property. We combine our legal knowledge with commercial experience and pragmatism to find creative solutions that really work for our clients.
Our team is top ranked by respected independent commentators Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners and has also been rated as one of the UK’s top 30 Intellectual Property practices by World Trade Mark Review. Our practice encompasses both contentious matters, supporting you in the event of rights infringement, and non-contentious work, helping you to secure registrations of your rights and optimise their protection and monetisation in your commercial engagements.
We routinely use Boyes Turner as external counsel for IP advice across corporate deals, strategic commercial transactions and development projects. They bring an eye for detail, commercial insight and a solution-focused approach which makes them a valuable business partner and helps us maximise our IP assets.
Our intellectual property services
Our Intellectual Property team is highly experienced and equipped to advise and represent you on obtaining, protecting, exploiting and enforcing intellectual property rights. Their expertise spans trade marks and branding, copyright, rights in data and software, patents, design rights and image rights.
Our service covers the UK and includes international advice. Intellectual property laws vary across jurisdictions, so we work closely with our network of international professionals to protect your intellectual property wherever you may require.
Brand protection
A company’s brand is often the most valuable asset. Creating, establishing and building a brand can be expensive and requires proper care and protection at every step of the way.
IP licensing and commercialisation
Our IP lawyers regularly assist with clients commercialising their IP rights to generate valuable income. We can help with licensing, sale and purchase of IP rights.
Enforcements and defence
If you have difficulty upholding your rights against infringers, or have had an infringement raised against you, we coordinate fast and effective actions on your behalf to protect you and your assets.
IP strategy and development
Whether you are engaging in R&D, acquiring or commissioning new IP, or reviewing existing your assets, our experts will provide bespoke advice for your business, to ensure your IP is secure and managed effectively.
IP acquisition and due diligence
Our experts will review and investigate the scope, chain of title and restrictions on use of IP rights to be acquired during an IP purchase or company acquisition, and prepare the contracts you need to secure it.
Joint ventures
Our team have huge experience advising on joint ventures, which often involve the creation, transfer, or use of intellectual property.
Trade mark solicitors
As specialist trade mark advisors, we support clients of all sizes, to register, enforce and maintain their trade marks, both here and overseas.
Who we help
Our Commercial team works with businesses spanning enterprising start-ups,non-UK companies setting up operations in the UK, and large, global and listed companies.
Ambitious start-ups
Getting the foundations right from day one, from incorporation and shareholder agreements to protecting your IP.
Owner-managed businesses
Practical, commercially focused advice that understands the pressures of running your own company.
SMEs and scale-ups
Supporting the legal demands of growth: new contracts, new people, new markets.
UK and international corporates
Sophisticated, multi-disciplinary advice across sectors from tech and manufacturing to hospitality and aerospace.
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Contracts & agreements
Commercial contracts & agreements are the backbone of business. Our team’s experience spans the full range of commercial arrangements to help you optimise your business relationships.
Data protection
Data protection and security has become high profile in recent years and is a key governance issue for businesses. Let us help you maximise the value in your data while maintaining legal compliance.
Growing a business
We help ambitious businesses to grow and flourish. Having an experienced deal team whom you trust is vital in aiding you to make the key decisions when under pressure.
In-house legal support
Our in-house legal support services are designed for businesses that want regular access to proactive, commercially relevant legal advice delivered in a cost effective and efficient way.
Regulatory & compliance
Our experienced lawyers have supported businesses across a range of sectors to implement governance processes.
Resolving disputes
Disputes are often a reality of business life but they can be disruptive, damaging and distracting. No industry sectors or businesses are immune and issues can arise relating to almost any aspect of business operations.
Technology, media & telecoms
The technology, media and telecoms (TMT) sector is defined by constant change and innovation and is home to a range of innovators from market disruptors to established global corporates.
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