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IP ownership & licensing

 

Our team have expertise in the many laws and different rights that exist when it comes to IP and will work with you and other professionals in creating and protecting patents, copyright, trademarks and registered designs and also advising in connection with the exploitation of your intellectual property.

We have particular experience in technology transfers, spin out companies, licensing and IP audit.

Unsure if you retain the intellectual property rights post contract in the event of an insolvency?  Concerned that there could be a challenge in respect of intellectual property rights by a third-party insolvency practitioner?  We can help. 

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  • 21 April 2021
  • Corporate and M&A

European Super League: Legally Binding Contracts

The last few days have seen the founders of the European Super League, the UEFA and others clash over the creation of a new football league.

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  • 09 February 2021
  • IP and Commercial

Setting up a Charitable Incorporation Organisation

Interest in Charitable Incorporation Organisations (CIO’s) has grown in recent months, we explain how these could be considered an appropriate structure for a reorganisation or setting up a new activity.

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  • 07 December 2020
  • Corporate and M&A

Annual review of corporate governance reporting

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has published its annual review of corporate governance reporting against its UK Corporate Governance Code (the Code). The Code, published in its current form in 2018, provides businesses with key corporate governance recommendations.

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  • 07 December 2020
  • Corporate and M&A

Government to further scrutinise transactions and investments

Last month the Government introduced the National Security and Investment Bill to the House of Commons for its first reading. The purpose of the Bill is to give the government further powers to scrutinise and, where necessary, intervene in certain business transactions if it believes national security concerns are present; this will include mergers and acquisitions.

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  • 06 November 2020
  • Corporate and M&A

The practicalities of selling your business

In our latest webinar, corporate partner Stuart Mullins discusses the practicalities of selling your business. The following article provides vital insight for both buyers and sellers seeking to navigate the often complex journey from heads of terms to completion. Below we highlight the key considerations and processes.

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  • 06 November 2020
  • Corporate and M&A

Warranties v Indemnities – considerations and differences

The terms “indemnity” “warranty” and “representation” are used a lot in the context of share sale or business sale agreements, but the terms “warranty” and “indemnity” permeate through all forms of contracts, not just business sale agreements.

“Stuart and the rest of the team provided expert support during a recent corporate restructuring. We were calmly guided through the complex legal process, and realised significant additional benefits directly related to the advice provided.”

Stefan Zabel, Director, Wood Designer Ltd

“On behalf the shareholders, I’d like to thank the Ashan, Jacob and the team at Clarkslegal for their support.  I was very impressed with the manner and commerciality in which they undertook the negotiations, supporting on last minute calls and working tirelessly and expertly through challenges to get the deal done.”

Shareholder, Invivo Healthcare

“We are very pleased with the support and advice received from on the recent acquisition by BMW Group UK.  With clear, concise and timely advice and management, Ashan and his team helped us navigate through some complex arrangements and seamlessly bridged the gap between the legal and commercial issues”

Amit Kotecha, Senior Legal Counsel – BMW Legal Affairs UK & Ireland 

“Stuart Mullins has always been highly professional, commercial and responsive whenever I have worked with him on projects, often in high pressure environments….Stuart is exactly the kind of advisor I want on my team.”

James Hawksworth, Director – RSM