Intellectual Property (IP)
A forward-thinking law firm with extensive expertise in protecting and commercializing IP assets
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LawLex IP at a Glance:
- Extensive expertise in Intellectual Property law, serving clients globally
- Strong sector focus in Automotive, Consumer Products, Energy, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Mechanical Engineering, Technology, Media & Communications
- Managing a vast portfolio of trade marks and patents across multiple jurisdictions
- Experienced in handling complex IP disputes, licensing agreements, and brand protection strategies
- Active participation in leading industry associations, ensuring up-to-date knowledge of global IP developments
Practice area
Antitrust, Competition and Trade
- Antitrust, Competition and Trade
- Abuse of dominance and economic dependence
- Competition and cartel investigations
- Compliance
- Digital markets
- Foreign investment screening
- Foreign subsidies control
- General EU law, free movement of goods, services and capital
- Horizontal agreements
- Merger Control
- Unfair trading practices (UTP)
- Private enforcement
- Regulatory
- State aid and EU subsidies
- Trade law and sanctions
- Vertical agreements
Banking & Finance
Commercial
Corporate Crime, Compliance & Forensics
Corporate / M&A
Dispute Resolution
Employment, Labour & Pensions
ESG – Environmental, social and governance
Intellectual Property
Public Procurement
Real Estate
Tax
TMC - Technology, Media & Communications
In today’s knowledge economy, intellectual property (IP) represents a significant portion of your business’s value and competitive edge. A well-crafted IP strategy that combines both commercialisation and enforcement ensures you extract the maximum value from your portfolio. At LawLex, our team of over 450 specialised lawyers, patent and trade mark attorneys, and scientists across 47 jurisdictions understands the intricacies of your business. We’ve worked with leading brands across various industries, including banking, technology, media, pharmaceuticals, and FMCG, providing tailored IP solutions that align with your commercial objectives.
The right brand strategy will win over your customers, while robust patents protect your innovations and create a strong market presence. In addition, copyright, know-how, and designs are crucial in safeguarding your intellectual property. We focus on key sectors, such as life sciences, automotive, machinery, manufacturing, consumer products, financial services, and TMC, offering deep industry knowledge alongside legal expertise to ensure your IP is fully protected. Should a dispute arise, we guide you seamlessly through the litigation process.
Protecting your IP rights in a changing world
Brand builders
Trade marks are crucial for businesses and their consumers. LawLex advises on all aspects of trade marks, bringing extensive experience in registrations, oppositions, and portfolio management, both globally and locally. Our expertise includes having conducted a significant number of UK Trade Mark hearings over the past three years. Whether you’re seeking to secure your trade mark rights or facing a dispute, our team is here to guide you through the litigation process, ensuring your interests are protected both locally and internationally.
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We provide future-facing legal advice to help your organisation thrive. Combining local market knowledge and a global perspective, and with lawyers in locations worldwide, your organisation benefits from the expertise it needs, even across borders.