Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property Services | Hutchins Law

At Hutchins Law, we understand that your intellectual property (IP) is one of your most valuable assets. Whether you’re a business, creator, or innovator, our expert IP team is here to help you protect, manage, and enforce your rights, ensuring your ideas and creations are safeguarded and your interests are fully protected.

What is Intellectual Property?

Intellectual property refers to the legal rights that protect creations of the mind, such as inventions, designs, brands, and artistic works. Effective management of IP can provide a competitive edge, safeguard revenue, and enhance the value of your business.

Our Intellectual Property Services

We offer comprehensive support across the full spectrum of intellectual property law, helping individuals and businesses protect and maximise the value of their assets.

Protecting Your IP

• Trademark Registration
  
  • Advising on trademark applications in the UK and internationally.
  • Conducting clearance searches and managing opposition proceedings.
• Patent Protection
  
  • Working with patent attorneys to secure rights for your inventions.
  • Advising on licensing and enforcement of patents.
• Copyright
  
  • Protecting original works such as software, designs, and creative content.
  • Advising on ownership, licensing, and infringement issues.
• Design Rights
  
  • Registering and enforcing design rights for your products.

Managing Your IP

• Licensing and Commercialisation
  
  • Drafting and negotiating licensing agreements to help you commercialise your IP.
  • Advising on joint ventures, franchising, and partnerships involving IP assets.
• IP Audits
  
  • Assessing and optimising your IP portfolio to maximise its value.
• Brand Management
  
  • Advising on brand protection strategies, including domain name disputes and reputation management.

Enforcing Your Rights

• Infringement Claims
  
  • Taking action against unauthorised use or copying of your IP.
  • Defending against allegations of IP infringement.
• Dispute Resolution
  
  • Resolving IP disputes through negotiation, mediation, or litigation.
  • Representing clients in the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) and courts.
• Anti-Counterfeiting
  
  • Assisting with actions to prevent counterfeit products entering the market.