Intellectual property is the main asset of many businesses and for such businesses it is crucial that they are able to protect that key asset and prevent others from exploiting it without their consent. The importance of intellectual property to businesses has increased greatly in recent years due to increasing globalisation and the opportunities and difficulties companies face with the rise of China and the other Asian economies.
At JMW we act for both new start-ups and household names in relation to both domestic and international intellectual property work through our network of correspondent law firms. Unlike many other firms who are compelled to place work through their foreign offices, all of JMW’s correspondent law firms are chosen purely for their expertise in this area.
Our expertise covers all areas of both contentious and non-contentious intellectual property advice including:
• trade mark, copyright, design right and patent litigation
• intellectual property licensing
• anti-counterfeiting
• domain name disputes
• information technology agreements
• registration of intellectual property.
Recent experience of members of JMW’s intellectual property department include:
• acting for a designer clothing brand in relation to a passing off and trade mark infringement action
• representing a restaurant chain in relation to a passing off and trade mark infringement claim brought by a rival restaurant chain
• acting for a corporate hospitality provider in relation to an action brought by the Rugby Football Union to prevent the sale of unofficial hospitality packages
• devising a worldwide anti-counterfeiting campaign for an international hair care company
• advising a global sportswear brand in relation to endorsement agreements with various international football players
• advising an industrial component manufacturer in relation to comparative advertising issues and the manufacture and sale of non-original equipment manufacturer parts
• devising a worldwide trade mark and know how licensing scheme for beauty products manufacturer following sale of various product lines
• advising an international clothing brand in relation to a dispute with its Danish agent
• advising a Local Authority in relation to a dispute with an outsourced information technology services provider.
For further information on all our intellectual property services please contact Roy Crozier on: 0845 402 0001 or by email at: roy.crozier@jmw.co.uk
