Intellectual Property

The Scenario

Perhaps you have created a unique concept and want to patent it before someone else beats you to it, or maybe you have an existing trademarked logo and have come it has come to your attention that another business is misusing your design.

How we can help

At Rivington Solicitors, we want to avoid somebody stealing or copying your ideas. We’ll provide expert advice on your legal rights and work through the benefits of registering and protecting your intellectual property.

Our legal team will provide support and guidance with:

• Auditing of intellectual property
• Trademark applications
• Protection of business names, product names and service names
• Protection of inventions, from conception to market launch
• Licensing issues
• Assistance with shareholder agreements and contractual obligations
• Dispute resolution and litigation
• Guidance on Commercial Law for marketing new inventions
• Franchising new products, services and ideas
• Advice for protection of confidential information
• Patents and product protection