IP lawyers

At Wellers, we understand the vital role intellectual property (IP) plays in the success of your business. Our IP lawyers, with extensive experience, led by Howard Ricklow, with over 30 years experience,  provide comprehensive and strategic legal advice and services to protect your valuable IP and help you maximise it’s commercial potential.

Intellectual property is an important asset of your business and requires expert advice to protect and effectively exploit it.

·Our advice begins at the beginning in how best to how to protect the intellectual property your business is creating from the outset including the use of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and dealing with IPRs in the contracts of employment with your employees and independent consultants’ contracts.

Our Services

  • Trademarks – from selection and clearance to registration and enforcement, we guide you through the entire trademark process, ensuring your brand identity is protected in the UK and globally.
  • Copyright –  we advise on copyright registration, ownership rights, licensing, and infringement matters, safeguarding your creative works.
  • Design Rights –  we help register your innovative designs, protecting their unique appearance and preventing unauthorized copying.
  • Trade Secrets – we to protect your confidential information, including via non-disclosure agreements and enforcement measures.
  • IP Portfolio Management-  comprehensive IP management strategies to optimize your IP assets and maximize their value.
  • Corporate transactions involving IP – whether mergers, acquisitions, sale of business or assets, joint ventures or collaborations.
  • IP contracts and documents – Almost all contracts involve IP now, whether data protection, retention, confidentiality or otherwise. We also draft and advise on specific IP related contracts such as IP licensing, SAAS and all other IP rights contracts.
  • Litigation and Dispute Resolution – we represent your interests in court and before other tribunals, resolving IP disputes efficiently and effectively.

Why Choose Us?

  • Deep Expertise: Our team possesses in-depth knowledge of UK and international IP law, ensuring you receive tailored advice that aligns with your specific needs.
  • Client-Centric Approach: We work closely with you to understand your business objectives and develop customized solutions that meet your budget and goals.
  • Proven Track Record: We have a strong record of success in securing and enforcing intellectual property rights for our clients across various industries.
  • Global reach: We collaborate with trusted IP professionals worldwide, offering seamless support for your international IP needs.

Contact Us

Schedule a consultation with our IP team today to discuss your specific needs and learn how we can help you safeguard your intellectual property.