Ownership and prior filings
Existing documents and the legal relationship are checked for consistency.
Why does this area matter?
Building ownership correctly creates value alongside building the brand or product.
Registration, copyright and software ownership, employee or contractor creations, licensing and assignment are structured around commercial use so intellectual assets can be protected and used effectively.
How can we assist?
- Trademark and design filings
- Licence and assignment agreements
- Software and copyright ownership
- Employee and contractor IP
- Trademark oppositions
- Infringement and invalidity proceedings
What do we review initially?
- Ownership and prior filings
- Use, licensing and assignment terms
- Infringement claims and evidence
Decision points
Three essential checks before action.
Use, licensing and assignment terms
Deadlines, authority, evidence and available routes are assessed together.
Infringement claims and evidence
The route is planned around the objective and practical effect of the matter.
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