Establish ownership
Review contributions from founders, employees, contractors and partners. Identify the rights that need to be documented or transferred.
IP agreements for business relationships
We help define who owns intellectual property, who can use it and on what terms, from development projects to licences and transfers.
Discuss your projectSet terms of use
Define the rights, territories, permitted uses and commercial terms of a licence or assignment.
Support negotiation
Address confidentiality, improvements, enforcement and termination. Coordinate with other advisers where the transaction requires it.
Before our first discussion
Bring the draft agreement, the parties’ roles, the rights involved and the commercial outcome you want to achieve.
How we work
Define the scope
Confirm the objective, deadlines and information needed.
Review and advise
Assess the available material and explain the options.
Agree the next steps
Set out the proposed work, responsibilities and costs.