Whether the job is standalone, or part of a larger transaction, our team understands the intricacies of intellectual property law, and how this can be used to protect and benefit your business, providing you with a robust and cost-effective service.
We have IP professionals in all major financial centres who are familiar with the types of intellectual property concerns in every market and sector. The firm’s global practice means that we can rapidly deploy significant scale and resource instantaneously.
Our team is immersed in cutting edge trends and technology, such as AI, blockchain and DLT. Our technical knowledge of these innovations helps us swiftly and efficiently advise our clients on the successful implementation of these new technologies.
We have experts in an array of IP-heavy sectors, facilitating knowledge-sharing, and ensuring our lawyers fully understand our clients’ needs. Our team comprises industry specialists with deep experience in these sectors and a strong understanding of our clients’ technologies, products and markets.
We provide comprehensive advice on all aspects of your intellectual property strategy, including deal structuring, investment strategies, business model design, transaction risk assessment, and the identification and securing of investible IP rights.
Leveraging our extensive network of local associates worldwide, we facilitate filings in any jurisdiction through our local offices or trusted agents, with Clifford Chance serving as your central coordinator.
Our expertise covers every transactional activity involving IP assets, including mergers and acquisitions, disposals, securities, funding, IPO support, licensing, franchising, joint ventures, R&D, strategic alliances, and the exploitation or resolution of settlements from litigation.
Our team includes experts in both litigation and arbitration, representing clients before senior European courts in the UK, Germany, Spain, France, and Italy, as well as the EUIPO, the UPC, and senior courts in Hong Kong.
Patents
We provide comprehensive advice on securing and enforcing patents to protect your inventions and innovations across multiple jurisdictions, including our significant experience at the Unified Patent Court (UPC).
Trade secrets
Our experts help you implement strategies to protect confidential business information and maintain competitive advantage.
Trade marks
Our team assists in registering and defending trade marks to safeguard your brand identity and ensure market distinction.
Design rights
We advise on protecting the aesthetic aspects of your products through design rights, ensuring your designs remain exclusive.
Copyright
We offer guidance on copyright protection to secure your creative works and manage licensing agreements effectively, including navigating challenges and opportunities posed by AI technologies.
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