Intellectual Property
Landwell represent diverse domestic and international clients in both contentious and non contentious IP matters.
We advise clients in relation to all aspects of intellectual property including:
- Trademarks;
- Copyright & industrial designs;
- Patents;
- Confidentiality in relation to intellectual property; and
- Database rights.
We also have extensive experience in realm of data protection.
Trademarks
- Licensing and assignment of trademarks - drafting of the various agreements and documentation required;
- Due diligence; and
- Litigation involving trademarks particularly regarding enforcement, infringement as well as passing off disputes.
Copyright & Industrial Design Rights
- Advice in relation to the existence and protection of copyright works;
- Licensing and assignment of copyright including the drafting of all documentation and agreements required;
- Advice regarding any litigation involving copyright and industrial design, enforcement and infringement; and
- Enforcements of design rights.
Patents
- Advice on patenting of new inventions in conjunction with registered patent agents;
- Advice regarding licensing and assignment of registered patents, including the drafting of all documentation and agreements required; and
- Advice and representation in patent infringement and enforcement proceedings
Confidentiality
We advise clients on issues of confidentiality including:
- Drafting and advising clients in relation to employment and consulting agreements in order to ensure confidentiality and ownership in relation to new developments and/or new creations; and
- Drafting and executing non-disclosure agreements.