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Trademark and Design Law - Compliance

Ensuring compliance with intellectual property regulations stands as a cornerstone of business ethics. In an era of globalization and digital connectivity, protecting trademarks and designs has become paramount. These intellectual property rights not only distinguish a company but also safeguard its products and services. Therefore, it is imperative to develop, protect, and leverage these assets effectively.

Development, Protection and Enforcement of Trademarks and Designs

Our expertise in compliance spans a spectrum of activities aimed at defending our clients' rights while avoiding infringement of third- party IP rights. This includes:

  • IP clearance searches
  • Trademark and design registrations
  • Monitoring of IP rights
  • Opposition and cancellation proceedings
  • Border seizures
  • Judicial enforcement
  • Defence against unjustified claims
  • Exploitation of IP rights.

Approach and Range of Services

Approach

A company's trademarks and designs constitute valuable intangible assets. Developing a robust strategy to protect and utilize these assets is essential for long-term success. Our approach involves crafting tailored strategies that align with your business objectives while ensuring effective implementation.

Range of Services

We offer a comprehensive suite of services tailored to your needs, including:

  • Devising and executing global brand and design strategies in collaboration with your teams
  • Establishing protocols to safeguard your rights and prevent infringement of third-party rights
  • Identifying and protecting your intellectual property through contractual agreements (employment agreements, non-disclosure agreements, etc.)
  • Conducting worldwide clearance searches (trademarks, company names, designs etc.)
  • Registration and administration of trademarks and designs
  • Enforcement of trademarks and designs before IP offices and courts in the context of opposition, cancellation and infringement proceedings
  • Border seizure proceedings in relation to counterfeits and parallel imports
  • Domain name dispute proceedings
  • Defence against unjustified claims of infringement of third-party IP rights
  • Drafting and negotiating agreements for the exploitation of intellectual property rights (licence agreements, transfer agreements, etc.)
  • Providing support during company acquisitions or IP portfolio sales
  • Developing internal guidelines for the consistent use of trademarks and designs
  • Conducting employee training sessions.

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