Intellectual property disputes
Dispute resolution expertise is central to our global IP and IT practices. In the courtroom and using various alternative dispute resolution techniques, we advise leading corporates and financial institutions on some of their most strategically and commercially important cases. Many of our IP dispute resolution experts have a scientific background; they understand the commercial imperatives that underpin your dispute. We negotiate and secure commercial compromises to achieve your business ends and protect your reputation or investment.
Our contentious patent and technology experience across Europe, Asia Pacific (including Australia), Canada, Africa and the Middle East spans global sectors as diverse as heavy industry, pharmaceutical products (including agrochemicals and medical diagnosis), domestic items, software and business methods. We have acknowledged strength in trademark infringement and passing off disputes, including trade dress and packaging, and we have long experience of breach of confidence and trade secret cases involving technical know-how or commercial research.
The team’s technological expertise will assist you on claims for infringement of copyright in software, failure to develop IT systems and breach of licences. We frequently advise on copyright, designs & databases, including database right and registered and unregistered design right litigation. Cybersquatting and domain name disputes are another area of strength. We have an impressive track record in High Court litigation, as well as the prosecution of ICANN and Nominet dispute resolution proceedings.
We offer you
- global resources to handle multi-jurisdictional dispute resolution
- detailed technological understanding
- equal facility in litigation and alternative forms of dispute resolution