Intellectual Property (IP) Lawyers
Intellectual Property Lawyers
Drawing on their extensive experience, Scott Bailey’s expert IP lawyers will assist you in creating and implementing an intellectual property strategy that ensures your assets are protected. Our highly skilled team can advise you on what IP assets you own and how to protect and exploit them. Should you experience intellectual property infringement, our IP solicitors will act swiftly to defend your assets. With a proven track record assisting businesses large and small, you can rest assured you are in safe hands with Scott Bailey. Contact our team today to get started.
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Information technology law (also called cyberlaw or IT law) relates to the law surrounding information technology, including computing and the internet. IT is an ever-increasingly important subject for all modern businesses.
Whether sourcing IT hardware, designing new software, or developing a website for your online presence or trade, it is vital to seek expert advice when commencing business IT projects. Our award-winning corporate and commercial team are here to ensure your business achieves the best possible outcome.
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- Trade marks
- Copyright
- Design Rights
- Passing off
- Software as a service (or “SaaS”)
- Software development agreements
- IT outsourcing agreements
- Website development agreements
- Internet trading terms and conditions
- Healthtech
IT & IP Solicitors Hampshire
Scott Bailey LLP is one of the few local law firms with the in-house expertise to advise on a wide range of intellectual property and IT law issues for your business. Contact our IP & Technology lawyers in Hampshire to learn more.
With Scott Bailey, you can be confident you have chosen the right firm to help you through this process.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is intellectual property (IP)?
Intellectual property, or IP, generally refers to creations of the mind. It covers a variety of intangible assets, including logos, brand names, online content, software, written works, inventions, photos, videos, and more. Virtually all businesses will encounter intellectual property daily. Yet many business owners don’t realise the full extent of their IP assets or how to protect and exploit them effectively.
Types of Intellectual Property Protections
The four main types of intellectual property protection are:
- Trade marks: cover symbols, words or phrases used to represent a company, including logos or brand names. These can be legally registered or established through use.
- Design rights: cover the appearance of a product, including its colours, shape, texture, ornamentation, and materials.
- Copyright: covers literary and artistic works, including books, music, photos, and films.
- Patents: covers new inventions, including products or processes.
Why is intellectual property important?
Every business relies on its intellectual property to some extent. Whether it’s your strong brand reputation or the clever invention that makes your product the best in the market, your intellectual property sets you apart from your competition. Without intellectual property protections, anyone would be free to copy your brand, products, artistic works, or inventions, potentially taking business away from you or damaging the reputation you’ve worked so hard to build.
Intellectual property can also be a valuable asset. Identifying your intellectual property and understanding how to exploit it may provide you with a new revenue stream. Licensing intellectual property rights is common in many industries, particularly the arts. For example, authors may license the rights to their written work to a publisher in exchange for royalties on book sales. However, in industries where licensing IP rights is less common, some business owners may not realise they can exploit their IP assets.
Contact our team of expert intellectual property lawyers today for advice on protecting or exploiting your IP assets.
How to protect your intellectual property (IP)
Protecting and exploiting intellectual property assets can be complex. The best way to protect your intellectual property is to seek expert legal advice. At Scott Bailey, our highly experienced IP lawyers will be able to assist you in creating an intellectual property strategy that not only safeguards your assets but also enables you to generate revenue from them should you wish to.
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