Practice Area

Intellectual Property

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Overview

Intellectual property assets — trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and know-how — often constitute the most valuable components of a business, yet they are also among the most frequently neglected from a legal protection standpoint. Unauthorised use, registration by third parties, and infringement can erode the value of an IP portfolio rapidly and are significantly more difficult to address after the fact than to prevent through timely registration and enforcement. Corpus Lawyers advises on IP protection, licensing, enforcement, and dispute resolution for businesses across sectors.

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Trademark Protection and Registration

Advisory on trademark selection, distinctiveness analysis, and filing strategy for trademark applications before the Trade Marks Registry; management of examination reports and objections; and advisory on trademark portfolio management and renewal.

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Trademark Infringement and Passing Off

Advisory and representation in trademark infringement and passing off actions before the High Courts, including applications for urgent injunctions restraining infringing use, Anton Piller orders, and claims for damages and accounts of profits.

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Copyright Advisory and Enforcement

Advisory on copyright subsistence in original works, ownership in employment and commissioning arrangements, licensing structures for content distribution, and enforcement of copyright against unauthorised reproduction and distribution.

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IP Licensing and Technology Transfer

Drafting and negotiation of IP licensing agreements, technology transfer agreements, software licences, content distribution agreements, and brand licensing arrangements — covering scope of licence, royalty structures, quality control, and termination provisions.

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Trade Secret Protection

Advisory on protection of confidential information and trade secrets through contractual arrangements, including confidentiality agreements, non-disclosure obligations in employment contracts, and advisory on remedies for misappropriation of trade secrets.

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IP Due Diligence in Transactions

IP due diligence in M&A transactions and investment deals, including review of IP ownership, registration status, encumbrances, third-party licences, and identification of IP risks that should be addressed in transaction documentation.