Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property
At Franklins Solicitors, our Corporate & Commercial team helps businesses protect, enforce, and maximise the value of their intellectual property. From trademarks and copyright to patents and confidential information, we provide strategic legal advice to safeguard your most valuable commercial assets.
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What is Intellectual Property?
Intellectual Property (IP) refers to the legal rights that protect creations of the mind and intangible business assets. These rights can cover everything from your brand and creative output to inventions and technical know-how.
Examples of intellectual property include:
Understanding what rights you hold – and how to secure and enforce them – is vital to protecting your business advantage.
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Our Intellectual Property Services
We advise businesses of all sizes on protecting and exploiting their IP. Our services cover the full lifecycle of intellectual property rights.
IP Protection & Strategy
IP audits and identification of valuable assets
UK and international trade mark registration
Copyright advice, ownership & assignments
Patent strategy and applications via UKIPO
Drafting confidentiality agreements and NDAs
Enforcement & Disputes
Cease and desist letters & early dispute resolution
Passing off and trade mark infringement claims
Copyright and design right enforcement
Domain name disputes and online brand protection
Litigation, settlement negotiation & defence
Commercialising IP
Licensing and franchising arrangements
Software and brand licensing
IP assignment and transfer agreements
Joint venture and distribution agreements
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Why Choose Franklins Solicitors for
Intellectual Property
With dedicated IP knowledge and commercial insight, we combine technical expertise with practical business sense. Our solicitors are experienced in guiding companies across all sectors, ensuring your intellectual property is both protected and aligned with your growth strategy
