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Intellectual Property (IP) Advice for Small and Medium Businesses
IP (intellectual property) is a vital asset for SMEs, enabling them to protect their brands, grow their revenue, and stand out in the market. Whether you are proactively protecting your IP, responding to infringement, or defending yourself from a claim, getting the right legal advice is essential. At Scott Bailey, our intellectual property lawyers combine extensive expertise with a clear understanding of the commercial pressures SMEs face. We respond swiftly when required, act decisively to defend your position, and work strategically to help you safeguard and leverage your IP as a business asset.
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Intellectual Property Legal Services
Trade marks
Trade marks protect the characteristics that make your brand or products recognisable, including names, logos, colours, and even unique shapes or sounds if they meet the requirements. At Scott Bailey, our expert IP lawyers will be able to advise you on whether your trade mark can be registered, assist you with the registration process, and act swiftly in the event of infringement.
Copyright
Copyright grants automatic protection to original creative works, covering everything from books and songs to computer programmes and videos. However, whilst the protection is automatic, you may still have to enforce your rights if your copyright is infringed or you are accused of infringing someone else’s copyright. At Scott Bailey, our specialist intellectual property solicitors can help you understand your rights and take practical, strategic steps to protect your work or defend yourself against a claim.
Design rights
Design rights protect the appearance of a product and fall into two categories: registered and unregistered. Unregistered design rights are granted automatically. Registered design rights must be applied for but provide greater protection. If you need to protect your designs, our expert IP lawyers can advise you on whether they qualify for automatic protection, assist you with registering your design rights, and act decisively in the event of a dispute regarding your designs.
Passing off
As a business, you work hard to build your brand and reputation. As a result, competitors imitating your brand can be extremely damaging, not only reducing your sales but also jeopardising your hard-earned reputation. If this has happened to you, it may be a case of passing off. Our highly skilled intellectual property team can advise you on your rights and take robust action to protect your brand and reputation, whether through formal correspondence or legal proceedings.
Software licensing
Software licensing agreements protect software providers and their customers by clearly defining each party’s rights and responsibilities, from usage rights and limitations to fees and data ownership rights. Drawing on their extensive experience, our highly skilled intellectual property lawyers can help you tailor software licensing agreements to meet your business needs.
Royalty agreements
Licensing designs, content or other intellectual property is an essential revenue source for a wide range of SMEs, including everything from yacht designers and software developers to musicians and photographers. However, before you licence your IP, it is essential to have an agreement in place that clearly sets out the terms of the licence. At Scott Bailey, our expert solicitors can assist you with drafting or reviewing royalty agreements, ensuring the terms align with your expectations, your IP is protected, and your income stream is secure.
Businesses we can support
Our intellectual property team is proud to support a wide range of SMEs, limited companies, partnerships, LLPs, sole traders, and more. From yacht designers to software creators, we help SMEs make the most of their intellectual property. Whether you are protecting your brand, licensing your designs, or responding to infringement, we are here to help.
Why choose our IP Lawyers
Responsive when it matters. Reliable when it counts.
Our specialist intellectual property lawyers provide SMEs with proactive legal advice on protecting and monetising their IP, including everything from registering trade marks to drafting royalty agreements. However, some IP issues cannot be anticipated. Whether you are disputing infringement of your IP or defending yourself against a claim, our team responds swiftly and strategically to protect your interests. We support SMEs with everything from standalone matters to long-term legal strategies, always providing the same exceptional service.
Strategic, commercially minded IP advice
Intellectual property is one of the most valuable assets a business owns. At Scott Bailey, our expert IP solicitors provide SMEs with strategic advice on protecting and exploiting their IP in a cost-effective way, enabling them to grow, stand out from the competition, and generate revenue.
Direct access to experienced IP solicitors
When it comes to protecting your intellectual property or defending yourself against an infringement claim, you need to be confident in your legal advice. At Scott Bailey, we always ensure our clients have direct access to experienced solicitors or partners. You will not be passed from lawyer to lawyer. Instead, you will speak directly with the person handling your matter, giving you the confidence to make important decisions about your business. Whether you require a straightforward trade mark registration or strategic support with a complex dispute, you will always know who is advising you.
Exceptional value. Complete transparency.
Small and medium-sized businesses need high-quality legal support, with clear, affordable pricing. At Scott Bailey, we specialise in providing high-quality intellectual property services tailored to SMEs and their budgets. Wherever possible, we offer fixed-fee services, providing complete transparency from the outset. When this is not possible, we communicate costs clearly throughout the process.
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IP Solicitors in Hampshire
Our specialist lawyers have a proven track record advising clients across Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire, and the South Coast on a wide range of intellectual property matters. With offices in Lymington and Lyndhurst, we are ideally located to support businesses in the New Forest, Southampton, Portsmouth, Bournemouth, and the surrounding areas. If you need advice on protecting or monetising your IP, or you need to defend yourself against an infringement claim, we are here to help.
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Scott Bailey LLP, 63 High Street, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 9ZT
