Intellectual Property

Intangible assets frequently represent the majority of a company's value, yet they are the easiest to lose through inaction - missed filing deadlines,

Intellectual Property covers legal assessment, document preparation and implementation support in Europe. It is typically relevant to businesses, investors and organisations operating or transacting in one or more countries. The precise rules, competent authority and procedure depend on the subject matter, jurisdiction and facts, with EU and national law considered together.

Key points

  • Scope is determined by the specific service and countries involved.
  • EU law operates together with current national legislation.
  • Documents and contractual mechanisms are tailored to the facts and objectives.
  • Outcomes and timing depend on the parties, authorities and procedure involved.

Jurisdiction and applicable framework

The applicable framework depends on the subject of the service, governing law and countries in which the structure or transaction has effect. EU law and current national legislation are assessed together.

Intangible assets frequently represent the majority of a company's value, yet they are the easiest to lose through inaction - missed filing deadlines, unclear employment-IP clauses, or unmonitored infringement. We secure, manage, and enforce trademarks, patents, designs, copyrights, and trade secrets so that every element of brand and technology value is captured and defensible.

Protection begins with an IP audit that identifies what exists, who owns it, and where the gaps are. We then build a filing strategy that balances cost against geographic coverage, prioritising the markets where enforcement actually matters.

When disputes arise, we pursue remedies efficiently - cease-and-desist letters, customs-seizure applications, opposition proceedings before EUIPO, and civil litigation seeking injunctions and damages - drawing on the EU Enforcement Directive (2004/48/EC) and national IP codes.

What this includes

  • IP audit & portfolio strategy
  • Trademark, patent & design registration
  • Licensing & technology-transfer agreements
  • IP clauses in employment & contractor contracts
  • Opposition & invalidity proceedings
  • Anti-counterfeiting & enforcement actions