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Your intellectual property is one of your most valuable business assets. Commercialise intellectual property in the right way for your business with an IP licensing strategy lead by our experts.
Our team can assist you across all areas of intellectual property law, including:
Our team of intellectual property solicitors can support you with:
Advice on intellectual property licensing that ties in with your broader business strategy
Tap into existing intellectual property from third parties with the right agreement in place to secure your
Defining parameters of the relevant IP and help to identify who owns it
Drafting documents in relation to licensing of intellectual property rights, from simple assignments and licences to complex joint development agreements
Fee structure set out in the licence
Licensing out intellectual property to third parties generating a new revenue stream
Licensing in permitting you the use of third-party intellectual property that would not otherwise be available to you, saving time and money on research and development
IP asset purchases as well as joint research and development projects and mergers and acquisitions
Negotiations such as royalty structures
Intra-group licensing helping you avoid unregulated sharing of intellectual property
Cross-border licensing and advice on how intellectual property licence agreements should be interpreted in that jurisdiction
Sub-licensing
Establishing a franchising network transferring ownership of intellectual property by way of assignment
Registration at the UK Intellectual Property Office or the EU Patent Office affording you certain protections
Getting the right legal support with intellectual property and licensing means that you will avoid common pitfalls and get the essentials right, first time.
Working with you to understand your business needs, we will help you answer the following questions when drafting an intellectual property licence agreement to ensure long-term commercial benefit:
Safeguard your own innovations
Gain a competitive edge by licensing product and service advancements developed by your in-house team.
Save time and money
Reduce time spent on research and development with access to existing intellectual property that gets you to market quicker.
Access new tech and boost business credibility
Tap into existing intellectual property from third parties with the right agreement in place to secure your
Take the weight off your shoulders with shared risk
Develop product innovations without the risk of manufacturing, marketing and selling the product. With the right licence agreement in place you could be selling products that help scale your business without running the risk and incurring the cost of product research and development.
Create new revenue streams
By licensing intellectual property to other organisations, you generate additional revenue.
Improve your ability to move into other markets
Take advantage where a pre-existing owner of IP is logistically unable to move into other territories and enter into a licensing agreement that gives you the opportunity to move into that market.
We support a wide range of UK-based clients in innovative businesses where the effective protection and utilisation of intellectual property is crucial, such as creative industries, retail and luxury brands, manufacturing and engineering and emerging technologies. We advise clients of all types, from university spinouts and start-ups to SMEs and large multi-nationals.
We pride ourselves on delivering an excellent service for clients, but don’t just take our word for it.
We can assist you with strategic analysis of your IP portfolio and support you with all your licensing requirements – from the licensing in of business-critical software to careful licensing out of your intellectual property.
Our IP licensing solicitors have a wealth of experience in successful IP strategy, IP exploitation and IP dispute resolution. We are experienced in identifying, protecting, exploiting and policing clients’ rights under extensive intellectual property portfolios.
Plus, we have all been recruited from top 100 UK law firms or from large international businesses and have advised clients both as external advisors and as in-house IP/brand management counsel. Find out more about the team here:
Pricing plans
Our three transparent pricing packages are designed to give you the widest possible access to high-quality legal advice, whatever the size and nature of your business:
Straightforward access to senior solicitors at a competitive rate.
An affordable solution for businesses needing one-off legal support. Receive ‘City’ partner-level expertise at a fraction of ‘City’ prices.
Have legal peace of mind for £209 per month with additional support from £140 per hour.
A monthly subscription legal support package specifically designed for start-ups and smaller businesses.
Providing you with priority access to a dedicated panel of highly experienced solicitors.
Fully account managed quarterly subscription service for businesses with more complex legal needs.
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To access legal support from just £140 per hour arrange your no-obligation initial consultation to discuss your business requirements.