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.

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:

  • Business names, brands, and logos
  • Copyright in creative works such as text, photography, music, and code
  • Product packaging, get-up, and design identity
  • Patented inventions, processes, or systems
  • Databases and structured information
  • Confidential information, trade secrets, and know-how

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.

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

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

Commercialising IP

  • Licensing and Franchising Arrangements

  • Software and Brand Licensing

  • IP Assignment and Transfer Agreements

  • Joint Venture and Distribution Agreements

Speak to our Corporate & Commercial Team

Whether you are setting up, scaling, buying, selling or protecting your business, our solicitors will help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

Contact

Andrea Smith

Partner

Christopher Buck

Associate Partner

Marc Button

Solicitor

Simon Long

Managing Partner

Tya Raikundalia

Solicitor

Corporate & Commercial

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

Specialist Expertise

Full intellectual property coverage across all rights.

Complete Support

From initial protection through to enforcement.

Clear Advice

Practical, jargon-free guidance focused on your goals.

Local & National Reach

Based in Milton Keynes and Northampton, serving clients UK-wide.