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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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“Very professional, knowledgeable and accessible lawyers.” 

Chambers and Partners

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Confidential info & non-disclosure agreements

Contract Terms and Conditions

Franchising

Joint ventures

MSA’s & reseller agreements

Partnerships & LLPs

Share incentives

Service Contracts

Key contacts
Ashan Arif

Partner

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+44 118 960 4651
Stuart Mullins

Partner

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+44 118 960 4672

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“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

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