Intellectual Property Rights

Our Experience Includes:

• Copyrights, 
• trademarks, 
• designs, 
• patents, 
• trade secrets, 
• software, 
• databases, 
• and domain names, among others.

Whether these rights are developed by your company's employees or in collaboration with third parties, having appropriate IP-related agreements in place is crucial to securing ownership or granting specific rights.

Given the intangible and cross-border nature of IP, managing these assets often involves navigating various jurisdictions. When necessary, we collaborate with colleagues from the global Deloitte Legal network to provide seamless, cross-border IP management solutions.

At Deloitte Legal, we are dedicated to protecting and enhancing the value of your intellectual property. Contact us today to learn how we can advise on your IP needs.

How we can help

IP Identification and Strategy

At Deloitte Legal, we advise clients from the very start of their innovation journey. Identifying the most relevant intellectual property (IP) rights and investigating their scope is a crucial first step in developing an effective IP strategy.

• Evaluation of IP Rights. We analyse various IP rights in relation to your existing products and services, as well as your ambitions to launch new ones. Whether a product or service is developed in-house or through third-party collaboration, we tailor our approach to allow appropriate IP protection and entitlement.
• Ownership vs. Licensing Models. Choosing between an ownership model and a licensing model is essential. A licensing model may be more suitable in certain scenarios, providing flexibility and potential revenue streams. We help you determine the best model for your specific situation.
• Collaboration and Confidentiality. When collaborating with others, it is vital to clearly define each party’s roles, contributions, and entitlements. Protecting confidentiality is paramount, and we assist in drafting agreements that safeguard your interests and maintain the integrity of your IP.
• IP Structuring. We help evaluate which entity should hold the IP rights, considering tax implications and strategic business goals to allow efficient asset management.
• Territorial Scope of IP Protection. The territorial scope of IP protection is aligned with your company's commercial and strategic plans. We offer guidance on securing IP rights in relevant jurisdictions to contribute to your global business objectives.

Application of IP Strategy
Our comprehensive IP strategy includes:

• Conducting IP due diligence and gap analyses;
• Filing applications for relevant intellectual property rights;
• Identifying and securing necessary agreements to protect IP rights;
• Establishing contractual arrangements with third parties or related companies.

We develop and apply tailored IP strategies that align with your business goals, making sure your intellectual property is protected and its value enhanced.

IP Contracting and Transactions

Managing intellectual property often requires collaboration with third parties, making well-crafted agreements essential. Our knowledge spans a wide range of IP-related agreements, including:

• Non-disclosure agreements;
• Research and development (R&D) agreements;
• Joint development agreements;
• Licensing and assignment agreements;
• Co-existence and technology transfer agreements.

We advise clients from drafting to negotiating these critical agreements, working closely with your legal and business teams to make sure that all aspects are addressed and aligned with your strategic goals.

Litigation and Enforcement

We protect and enforce our clients' intellectual property rights through comprehensive litigation and enforcement strategies.

Our experienced team represents clients in a wide range of legal actions, making sure their interests are safeguarded both nationally and internationally.
We handle all aspects of IP litigation, including:

• initiating and defending against infringement actions;
• managing opposition proceedings;
• resolving other related legal disputes.

Whether addressing patent, trademark, copyright, or trade secret issues, we provide robust representation in court and administrative bodies. Our tailored approach makes sure your rights are upheld and your competitive edge is safeguarded.