Overview
StartUppLegally advises on intellectual-property protection and enforcement, including patent, trademark, copyright and design matters. The firm's profile includes prosecution work, intellectual-property litigation and anti-piracy measures.
The appropriate instructions depend on the asset, its ownership, the proposed use and any existing dispute. We distinguish work to protect or document rights from advice on their commercial use or enforcement.
01 / Scope of Work
Protection and prosecution
We advise on intellectual-property matters concerning brands, logos, inventions, creative works and designs within the agreed scope. The work may include reviewing the relevant rights and records and assisting with prosecution matters. The initial assessment identifies the asset and the question requiring advice; it does not promise registration or any particular decision.
02 / Scope of Work
Ownership and commercial use
Commercial agreements can determine how intellectual property is created, held and used. We review the relevant ownership, assignment and licensing arrangements, including their relationship with employment, contractor or technology agreements. Where intellectual property forms part of a financing or corporate transaction, the review can be coordinated with the transaction's legal diligence.
03 / Scope of Work
Enforcement and technology-related issues
The practice includes intellectual-property litigation, enforcement and anti-piracy work. The profile also identifies advice on internet service provider liability, hacking and data-protection issues. These matters require a defined scope based on the conduct, rights and evidence concerned. Any contemplated action is assessed on the facts rather than on general website information.
Information for an Initial Enquiry
Please outline the matter and the advice required. The following information can help us assess the proposed scope:
- Description of the relevant rights
- Ownership information and immediate concerns
Please do not send confidential documents with an initial enquiry. We confirm conflict checks, scope and secure-sharing arrangements before reviewing detailed materials.
Questions
Can intellectual-property advice include a contract review?
Yes. Assignments, licences and related commercial agreements can form part of the engagement. The review identifies the rights and intended use and considers how the documents record the arrangement.
Should disputed material be sent with the enquiry?
Please first describe the asset and the nature of the issue without sending confidential evidence or unpublished material. The firm will confirm conflict checks and an appropriate method for sharing documents.